SEATTLE — Human nature is complicated, no doubt, but most of us would at least like to think that people are fundamentally good. If you’re a big believer in humanity’s best qualities, a new study is ...

CAMBRIDGE, England — Young violent offenders have empathy levels 15 percent lower than less severe offenders and normal kids, a recent study reveals. Researchers suggest that if children were provided ...

VAN NUYS, Calif. — In a world obsessed with perfection, cosmetic surgery has become increasingly popular. However, a new study finds that the pursuit of beauty may come at a hefty price – and not just ...

SYDNEY — Artificial intelligence has made headlines for writing essays, generating art, and even passing medical exams. However, most AI systems today still require extensive human guidance to ...

DALLAS — Your inconsistent sleep schedule might be a ticking time bomb for your heart. While most of us obsess over getting enough hours, new research from the American Heart Association reveals that ...

It can look almost too easy: athletes gliding along on a bike, runners shuffling at a pace slower than most people’s warm-up, or someone strolling so gently it barely seems like exercise at all. Yet ...

EDINBURGH, Scotland — Researchers have uncovered what might be the world’s oldest solar calendar at Göbekli Tepe, a 12,000-year-old archaeological site in southern Turkey. This ancient timekeeping ...

Flying through an American airport doesn’t have to mean settling for soggy fast food and cramped gate areas anymore. A study reveals Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport has earned the title of ...

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Dogs are well-known for slaking their thirst at the porcelain bowl. So how would you feel about drinking toilet water? If your response is a resounding “yuck!” you might be ...

BOLOGNA, Italy — Ever wondered why you find yourself mirroring the gestures of a passionate speaker or unconsciously adopting a friend’s accent? From contagious yawns to synchronized applause, it ...

PIRBRIGHT, United Kingdom — In a startling revelation, scientists warn that the current global strategies to control bird flu are failing, potentially paving the way for another human pandemic. A ...

NEW YORK — Presidential elections get plenty of people tense, but 2024 may be the most nerve-racking race of them all. More than 60% of Americans in a new poll say that their mental health has either ...