As early humans spread from lush African forests into grasslands, their need for ready sources of energy led them to develop a taste for grassy plants, especially grains and the starchy plant tissue ...

Dawn Chen, a postdoctoral reseacrher in the University of Pennsylvania is part of a research team that discovered a novel female adaptation in fruit flies that promotes prolonged courtship in their ...

Behavioral interventions are strategies designed to help people change their behaviors in a way that is positive for themselves and the community. These behaviors can relate to various topics, such as ...

In this three-part series, we'll explore what common childhood trauma adaptations are, why and how they can be like superpowers (not only when we’re children but also as adults), why and how these ...

Drastic declines in biodiversity due to human activities present risks to understanding animal behaviors such as tool use, according to new research. Shrinking animal populations make the study of ...