A new study tracing the evolution of same-sex sexual behavior in mammals, using phylogenetic analyses, suggests these behaviors may have evolved in part to strengthen social bonding and relationships.

Behavior issues do not increase as children spend more time in a child care center, according to a new study. Credit: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - It’s back to school time and it’s no secret returning to class isn’t a fan favorite for some students. The same goes for some teachers too. Wisconsin public schools are dealing ...

U.S. adolescents spend more than one hour per day on smartphones during school hours, with social media accounting for the largest share of use, according to research published Jan. 5, 2026, in JAMA.

Never underestimate the mind of a crow. Members of a family of birds that includes ravens, rooks, magpies, and jays, crows have been known to bend wire into hooks to retrieve food; drop nuts in a road ...

Adolescents who use social media such as Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube and TikTok every day are more likely to engage in risky behavior, according to a new study. Children as young as 10 are at greater ...

The study was conducted by the Alcohol Research Group, a non-profit research organization based in Emeryville, California.

Superheroes are saving the real world, too. A study published in The Journal of Psychology in August found that superhero movies can promote prosocial behavior — actions that benefits other people or ...