Men and women pay attention to babies differently Human infants require a lot of care, and our evolution owes a lot of how well, and how ... Read More

Latest survey shows number of unmarried women having children keeps increasing. According to a study published this month by the US Cen... Read More

Deeper voices manage larger companies and make more money. It's sexier, we already knew that. But lower voices do more than just turning ... Read More

With 7 billion people, we can start making predictions. What's a typical person going to be in 2030? With 7 billion on the planet, how ... Read More

What does and does not attract followers on Twitter Twitter has a pretty bad reputation caused by a lot of people twittering about their ... Read More

Scientists found 23 words that are 15.000 years old What subjects were important for both modern humans and our ancestors? A new study... Read More

Criminology's only scientifically tested technique. In 1987, California strip club owner “Jimmy Casino” was shot three times in the ... Read More

Smithsonian study identifies first case of cannibalism during “starving time” Jamestown, Virginia, is known for a lot of firsts. First ... Read More

How open access paves the way for journals to trick scientists. He saw respected journals getting hijacked, bogus articles being publis... Read More

common lies people tell, common white lies,10 most common lies people tell... Read More

The nice guy paradox. It’s a familiar story: women who say they are looking to date a kind, sensitive and emotionally expressive guy oft... Read More

Patricia Brennan talks about reporting on science In a previous Getting the Science Right, we looked at the response by political reporters... Read More

Think you're an expert in multi-tasking? Big chance you're below average Calling in the car, listening to the tv while cooking, checking yo... Read More

Why open access is so important. An amusing explanation of the importance of open access to science. Just what United Academics is stri... Read More

Some epic moments in history were accompanied by quotes of greatness, others by clear understatements. Source: Myscienceacademy.org g... Read More

Frivolous spending or important basic science? Scientific research on the evolution of genitalia is not news (though each discovery has mad... Read More

About the everlasting human need to compete with peers. People who have more sex, usually feel better than those who do it less. It's j... Read More

Study points to evolution of male genitals While females are attracted to larger penises, their interest only extends to a degree and penis... Read More

French photographer Charles Fréger travelled through nineteen European countries to photograph the still-existing Pagan rituals. The imag... Read More

Fish studies could have human implications. Sexual harassment is seen through the animal kingdom, from beetles to fish to humans. Forced at... Read More

Medal, letter, other memorabilia auctioned to benefit medical research The Nobel Prize medal awarded to Francis Crick for his part in the d... Read More

Turns out, this cuddly pass time has a scientific side to it. Some people can't get enough. Others can't wait for it to end. Wherever y... Read More

Beliefs range from controversial to bizarre. It’s a tie as to which is more amazing; the number of wild ideas and conspiracies that exi... Read More

Testing for horses, animals, not all that simple The screaming headlines are now about over, but horsemeat contamination in beef imported i... Read More

In my previous blogs I have mainly discussed casual sex and the hookup culture from a female perspective. But how do men feel about hook... Read More

A lof of discussion in the media, but scientists are quite clear The US are fighting over the legalization of same sex marriage and Tur... Read More

And cell phones actually mean less privacy. What 's happening to privacy in today's world? On first sight it seems to get bigger. Most peop... Read More

Caffeïne does make drivers more alert on the road, study shows. It can be hard job for truck drivers to stay alert while working, so, ... Read More

The contested and changing meaning of the word "pimp". Sociological research into the world of prostitution and sex work has always bee... Read More

Women aren't the only shopaholics, men spend more. It's not only the girls that like to shop. Working-aged single men spend their money j... Read More

The act of closing one eye ever so quickly has unspoken meaning. When I was a kid my grandmother explained to me that when I was the right ... Read More

Researcher tells about new Holocaust findings and aim of research. Last week, researchers reported that the Nazi camp network was far mor... Read More

A viral video about economics? Yes, because it simply shocks. Photo: Flickr us wealth distribution, wealth distribution in us, income... Read More

Many people find it attractive, but what is the reason behind the attention? I'm sure it sounds like a low-hanging fruit topic, because... Read More

Headaches no longer an excuse to turn your partner down. Maybe you're not really into it when you have a splitting headache, but new resear... Read More

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