Conducting the Milgram experiment in Poland, psychologists show people still obey

A replication of one of the most widely known obedience studies, the Stanley Milgram experiment, shows…

Louisiana wetlands struggling with sea-level rise 4 times the global average

Without major efforts to rebuild Louisiana's wetlands, particularly in the westernmost part of the state, there…

Buzzing the brain with electricity can boost working memory

Scientists have uncovered a method for improving short-term working memory, by stimulating the brain with electricity…

Power of shared pain triggers extreme self-sacrifice

The extreme self-sacrificial behavior found in suicide bombers and soldiers presents an evolutionary puzzle: how can…

Defect in non-coding DNA might trigger brain disorders such as severe language impairment

Genetic variation in the non-coding DNA could give rise to language impairments in children and other…

Major research project provides new clues to schizophrenia

Researchers are taking an integrative approach to unravel the disease mechanisms of schizophrenia. In the very…

Female soccer players suffer the most concussions in high school sports

High school girls have a significantly higher concussion rate than boys, with female soccer players suffering…

Enlarged prostate later in life could stem from fetal development early on

Embryonic tissue, key to the development of a baby’s gender, could contribute to an enlarged prostate,…

400,000-year-old fossil human cranium is oldest ever found in Portugal

Researchers have found the oldest fossil human cranium in Portugal, marking an important contribution to knowledge…

Study indicates promising new approach to prevent and treat cholesterol gallstones

A new study reports on a promising new approach to prevent and treat cholesterol gallstone disease…