Humans develop sharp vision during early fetal development thanks to an interplay between a vitamin A derivative and thyroid hormones in the retina, Johns Hopkins University scientists have found.

Join us as Baroness Valerie Amos, a leading figure in global humanitarian efforts, presents the 7th Annual Social Justice Lecture at Stellenbosch University. What insights will she share on delivering ...

UW professor Emily Bender delivered a lecture Jan. 10 about the necessity of everyday resistance against the dehumanizing ...

The evolution of human hands is one of the most important – and overlooked – stories of our origin. Now, new fossil evidence ...

Rowan University biology professor Natasha Shylo is exploring left-right asymmetry development with a grant from the National Institutes of Health.

Self-determination theory offered a new model of what a human being is. Behaviorists said motivation comes from outside, while SDT argued that the deepest motivation is intrinsic.

Human newborns arrive remarkably underdeveloped. The reason lies in a deep evolutionary trade-off between big brains, bipedalism and the limits of motherhood.

Launched by a UVA School of Education and Human Development professor, the UVA in Belgium: Language, Speech, and Learning course offers students a chance to study abroad, meet Belgians and even enjoy ...

The Hendrix College Center for Civic Leadership will host the next lecture in its Civic Impact Series on Tuesday, February 10 ...