See-through heart tissue reveals hidden complexity

A technique borrowed from neuroscience to see through brain tissue is helping scientists to see the…

Programs that teach emotional intelligence in schools have lasting impact

Social and emotional learning programs for youth not only immediately improve mental health, social skills, and…

Common strength ‘genes’ identified for first time

Common genetic factors that influence muscle strength in humans have been identified for the first time.

Using treated graywater for irrigation is better for arid environments

'This condition, called 'graywater-induced hydrophobicity,' is likely temporary and disappears quickly following rainwater or freshwater irrigation…

Teachers should foster emotional intelligence in their students but not be graded on it, report finds

If emotional intelligence is a key -- and possibly the most important -- component to student…

Face-to-face bullying considerably more common than cyberbullying among English teenagers

Despite the growth of social media, the internet and their central role in modern childhood, traditional…

Growth in consumer DNA testing brings new ‘threat’ to those affected by donor conception, warns expert

The rise in direct-to-consumer DNA testing has increased the likelihood of individuals unexpectedly finding out they…

Insecticides damage bee socialization and learning skills, study reports

The effects of neonicotinoid insecticides on bees has been widely covered in the news recently, with…

Live-in grandparents helped human ancestors get a safer night’s sleep

A sound night's sleep grows more elusive as people get older. But what some call insomnia…

Most effective individual steps to tackle climate change aren’t being discussed

Governments and schools are not communicating the most effective ways for individuals to reduce their carbon…