Why do Americans own handguns? Fear of crime and a broader sense of danger

A new psychological theoretical framework suggests US handgun ownership is motivated by combination of fear of…

Ingredient of life found around infant Sun-like stars

ALMA has observed stars like the Sun at a very early stage in their formation and…

Behavioral ‘nudges’ offer a cost-effective policy tool

Governments around the world have increasingly turned to behavioral science to help address various policy problems…

Does consuming low-fat dairy increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease?

Consuming at least three servings of low-fat dairy a day is associated with a greater risk…

World’s ‘first named dinosaur’ reveals new teeth with scanning tech

Pioneering technology has shed fresh light on the world's first scientifically-described dinosaur fossil -- over 200…

Sea urchin protein provides insights into self-assembly of skeletal structures

Calcium carbonate combined with sea urchin proteins form tiny stacks of 'bricks' that creates a structure…

Pregnancy diet high in refined grains could increase kids’ obesity by age 7

Children born to women with gestational diabetes whose diet included high proportions of refined grains may…

Plus-size fashion models improve women’s psychological health, researchers find

Women pay more attention and experience improved psychological health when they view average and plus-size models…

Small climb in mean temperatures linked to far higher chance of deadly heat waves

An increase in mean temperature of 0.5 degrees Celsius over half a century may not seem…

Small climb in mean temperatures linked to far higher chance of deadly heat waves

An increase in mean temperature of 0.5 degrees Celsius over half a century may not seem…