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Evolution steered humans toward pair bonding to ensure the survival of genes. But humans tend to get restless.

The blood, sweat, and tears might not be so intrinsic to the process after all.

An immune molecule sometimes produced during infection can influence the social behavior of mice.

We catalogue seven more board games to teach children science, problem-solving, and even foster their creativity.

“I’ve got Santa on the phone and he says he’s not coming unless you go to bed now.”

Christmas Day is the least popular birthday in several countries.

Are the concentration benefits just a marketing ploy?

Research found that overweight children were just as smart but not as successful.

A gift guide of the hottest educational toys for your budding scientist, engineer, or mathematician.

We found 10 video games that kids will love (and they’ll secretly be learning, too).

Are we born with self-control? Or does context change our behavior?

In the fight between talent and hard work, hard work usually wins.

Scientists find common chemicals can negatively impact pregnant women.

When adults are challenged to behave like adults, by a child, they can go in one of two directions.

“On the spectrum from worry to action, parents can choose to act,” a new report states.

When it comes to remembering the kids of your generation, don’t always trust your memory.

So much has changed since 1893. Why not the education system?

A new study finds that casually fibbing to children results in lifelong issues.

The science of learning is decades ahead of the education system. How can we bring education into the present?

Girls tend to have more advanced language skills than boys, the researchers state.

The question is no longer “can we” but “should we” edit human embryos.

Want to learn better? Here’s a lesson from cognitive psychology.

Study finds both a possible rise in gender equality and gender differentiation.

Bishop Omar Jahwar explains that before mentors can inspire others, they have to be inspired themselves.

A robotic teddy bear could improve physical and emotional outcomes in pediatric patients.

The Flynn effect shows people have gotten smarter, but some research claims those IQ gains are regressing. Can both be right?

A study at Rutgers University details the importance of this parent-child bond.

No one should be drinking more than 8oz. a day. Here’s why.

What does the downward trend mean?

Being bilingual has cultural, social, and cognitive benefits — so why are schools dropping language courses?