OTTAWA, Ontario, CANADA, 3 November 2026 — Most of us have heard the advice so often that it has worn smooth, like a stone in a river: get some exercise. A new peer-reviewed Viewpoint in…
A large-scale survey of adults in the UK shows that hugs are commonly remembered for comfort, support, and understanding, according to a study published October 28, 2026, in the open access journal PLOS One by…
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Disagreement is crucial to a healthy democracy, according to Mitchell P. Smith, director of the School of International Affairs and professor of international affairs at Penn State. But when perceptions diverge so…
A mother and her baby smiling at each other is more than just a heartwarming exchange—this type of positive interaction may help babies develop emotion regulation skills and the physiological foundations of emotional well-being. That’s…
The study, published today in Biology of Sex Differences, involved testing 130 newborn infants only hours after birth. It builds on previous research by the same lab and uses robust methods to demonstrate the differences.…
Singer’s blonde hair and red lipstick inspire scientists to name new group of yellow and red insects in her honor A new genus of Australian bugs has been named Swiftiephylus in honor of Taylor Swift.…
Sept. 10, 2026 COLUMBUS, Ohio – Parents often learn the hard way that to make it anywhere on time, they should calculate how much time they think they need to get ready — and double…
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Thinkers from Plato to Maria Montessori have championed play as one of the most powerful ways that young children learn and grow. American preschool teachers overwhelmingly agree — but a new study…
Many parents have mixed feelings about the unrestricted use of artificial intelligence (AI) for schoolwork. They are concerned about the potential impact on their child’s ability to learn but also don’t want them to be…
The child who plays alone during recess may be perfectly content doing so, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The research found that some elementary school children who appear unsociable actually just prefer…