Social Science

Eating well, exercising and attending regular doctor appointments can support a long healthy life, but a new study identified one...

We use the word ‘love’ in a bewildering range of contexts — from sexual adoration to parental love or the...

High levels of traffic-related air pollutants have been linked with elevated risks of developing cancer and other diseases. New research...

Children’s exposure to food and drink ads during kids’ TV shows has dropped substantially since food and beverage makers pledged...

What makes someone seem wise? People view wisdom through the lens of applying knowledge and thinking logically as well as...

In the face of threats from other groups, humans, chimpanzees, and a selection of other species get closer with their...

Primate ornamentation plays a crucial role in communication not only within social groups but also between them, according to a...

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) involve mild to severe impairment of social, behavioral and communication abilities. These disorders can significantly impact...

The International Criminal Court must reform to better bring the masterminds of mass atrocities to justice, experts have said. The...

Together with researchers from a number of countries, they explored ways of fostering the positive potential for prosociality in these...