Human hands are a wonder of nature and unmatched in the animal kingdom. They can twist caps, flick switches, handle tiny objects with ease, and perform thousands of tasks every day. Robot hands ...

Over 97% of people objectively lose productivity when switching context, even when subjectively believing they are handling it well.

Talking to yourself feels deeply human. Inner speech helps you plan, reflect, and solve problems without saying a word.

Our current approach to mental health labelling and diagnosis has brought benefits. But as a practising doctor, I am concerned that it may be doing more harm than good ...

It was not, Horvath argues, until EdTech arrived and began measuring its success against metrics it had itself created. Second is the belief that multimedia enhances learning. Entertainment and ...

What is the right age to be able to access social media? It is also a hot topic in Switzerland, where the government is drawing up a report on the subject.

Male and female brains begin developing differently in the womb. Here's how genetics, hormones, and prenatal biology shape brain structure, behaviour, and mental health outcomes before birth.

Human evolution has long been tied to growing brain size, and new research suggests prenatal hormones may have played a surprising role. By studying the relative lengths of index and ring fingers — a ...

A millisecond delay in the speed of nerve impulses from the legs of a jogger can lead to a loss of balance with the potential for a severe or even fatal fall; a disturbance in the smooth interplay of ...

Study could help reveal why some mental health disorders vary between men and women — but it's not clear whether the differences are due to sex or gender.