Behavior
Changes to Rat DNA Reflects Adaptation to Modern Human Life
Researches think it could be possible that both human and rat species have seen parallel shifts in their DNA.
Gray Seals Have Been Filmed Clapping Underwater for the First Time
After 17 years, researchers have managed to capture a gray seal clapping underwater. The behavior is thought to attract females and ward off competition.
5 Easy Lifestyle Changes That Could Help Tackle Climate Change
Climate Week might soon be over but there are several ways you can cut your carbon footprint, from changing up the way you travel to getting thrifty with leftovers and buying secondhand.
Spanking Kids Linked to Antisocial Behavior as Adults
As many as 80 percent of children in the U.S. have been spanked before starting kindergarten.
Trump's Erratic Behavior Worsened After Midterms
President Donald Trump's behavior has grown more angry and erratic since the Democratic Party pulled off its biggest House sweep since Watergate.
Fox's Wallace Slams CNN's Jim Acosta
"I have to say I thought Acosta's behavior was shameful," Wallace said of the CNN reporter.
Scientists Gave Octopuses Ecstasy to See What Happens
Discovery that octopuses react in same way to drug as humans indicates there is an ancient evolutionary pathway promoting social behavior.
Casey Affleck Apologizes for 'Unprofessional' Behavior
"I contributed to that unprofessional environment and I tolerated that kind of behavior from other people and I wish that I hadn't."
Almost 40 Percent of People Have Fictional First Memory
Although people claimed to remember events from infancy and toddlerhood, scientists widely believe earliest memories stem from roughly 3 to 3 and a half years of age.
Online Trolling Can Lead to Financial Rewards
Trolling is the deliberate, deceptive and mischievous attempt to provoke reactions from other internet users.
Money Worsens Our Judgment and Leads to Overconfidence
"We are far from being rational decision-makers."
Scientists Turn Off Aggressive Behavior in Mice
Scientists believe the technique could be replicated in humans with more research.
U.S. Deporting Student Displaying 'Disturbing Behavior'
The 26-year-old student, who owned two rifles, is being sent to China.
Ancient Tools Recently Discovered Raise New Questions
The ancient tool findings are detailed in a series of three studies published in the journal "Science."
Birdsong study asks, nature or nurture?
Finches know how to sing intrinsically, but can learn from foster fathers as well.
Humans Are Actually Pretty Good At Working Together
We know how to find win-win situations.
What Genetics Theories Suggest About the Vegas Shooting
Researchers have studied criminal behavior and genetics for more than a century, and the findings are sometimes controversial.
Male Baboons Beat up Females to Increase Mating Success
The discovery is the result of a four-year research project
Michael Dorf: How to Protect Reporters From Hate Crimes
Penalty enhancements should be imposed when criminal conduct is directed at reporters doing their jobs.
Sperm Makes Female Fruit Flies Aggressive After Sex
The findings could potentially shed light on the behavior of other animals where female aggression is high.
What Really Goes on in the Heads of Powerful People
Power holders speak more, often interrupt others and express their true sentiments and desires more than other people.
Witness the Magic of Internet: How We Turn Into Trolls
The internet provides an anonymity and trolls can reveal aspects of their personality that are held in check by social etiquette and rules.
Obama Delivers Sexual Assault PSA During the Grammys
President Obama encouraged artists to get involved in the fight against domestic violence.
Fetal 'Personhood' Laws Defeated in Colorado and North Dakota
Tuesday's elections brought victory for pro-choice liberals in Colorado and North Dakota, but not Tennessee.
Alzheimer's in a Petri Dish Could Revolutionize Research
Lab-grown Alzheimer's neurons prove a decades-old theory and make testing drugs faster and cheaper