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Animal characters in children's books can significantly boost their theory of mind skills, which are essential for understanding social cues.

Researchers developed a method to study DNA methylation in ancient non-skeletal tissues, revealing epigenetic changes in the brain tied to human evolution. New research presents an innovative approach to reconstructing DNA methylation patterns in non-skeletal…

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How does the human eye work? Find out about parts of the eye, how we see in colour and how Sightsavers helps prevent sight loss and irreversible blindness.

The human ear is amazing, capable of transforming sound waves into electrical impulses interpreted by the brain. Here's a step-by-step explanation on how humans hear.

It's almost hard to believe that this practical approach to understanding and addressing the root causes of conflict was once viewed as subversive and dangerous.

Fingerprint sensors are widespread in smartphones, in addition to its uses in security. Discover the two main types of scanners and how they work.

The saying, “You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone,” highlights a sentiment that can profoundly impact relationship dynamics.

New research has detailed how UNC45, a protein chaperone, distinguishes between healthy and faulty myosin in muscle cells, guiding them to either proper assembly or degradation. Chaperones are molecular machines that help proteins in the cell fold into their…

Weather forecasting is the prediction of the weather through application of the principles of physics, supplemented by a variety of statistical and empirical techniques. Weather forecasting includes predictions of both atmospheric phenomena and changes on…

Halting or reversing visible skin damage could help redefine how we feel about getting older

Physicists soon will be closer than ever to answering fundamental questions about the origins of the universe by learning more about its tiniest particles.

Explore the timeline of evolution of the camera from the 1600s to today, tracing photography milestones from camera obscura to smartphones.

Non-native species introduced by humans are among the main causes of global species decline—they were partly responsible for 60% of the species that have become extinct worldwide in recent decades. ...