Divorce Might Be Written in Our DNA
Divorce has long been viewed as a weakening of social fabric (even though there’s a strong counterpoint to that); in the West, where divorce is more common, articles on the “divorce …
Looking Inside Sperm to Find the Key to Male Fertility
In the history of fertility science, the focus has largely taken a divide and conquer approach to studying human reproduction. Scientists have studied women’s anatomy and reproductive …
Researchers Find Genetic Hotspot Behind Autism
New research has singled out a genetic hotspot related to autism spectrum disorders: a gene identified as TRIO, which influences the development and strength — or weakness — of the …
The Science Behind “I Think I Can”
When I was little, one of my favourite books was, The Little Engine that Could. In case you’ve not come across this paragon of (possibly feminist?) children’s literature, I’ll …
The Reading Gender Gap
You’ve heard of the gender gap in maths education — but there’s one in reading, too. On average, boy children outperform girls in maths. It’s a fact that has been deeply …
The Future of Baby-Making
Current experimental reproductive technology hints at what the future of human reproduction holds Human reproduction is a complicated process. The miracle of life is, perhaps, that humans have …
How Much Screen Time Should a Teenager Have?
When experts talk about screen time, they often focus on the significant developmental impairment too much of it can wreak on small children. But adolescents, who have more control over how they …
Talking Childhood, Music, and the Making of ‘Ghost’ with Parekh & Singh
Last year, Parekh & Singh debuted Ocean, a nine-song album full of sleepy but bright pop melodies, along with a host of music videos. ‘I Love You Baby, I Love You Doll’ quickly …
Know More about the Vitamin B3-Miscarriage Study
A “landmark” and “breakthrough” Australian study has been doing the rounds among popular publications lately, announcing that Vitamin B3 (also known as niacin) supplements …
Inside the Brains of Video Game Players
It’s all about how the game makes players navigate. Public discourse is starting to move beyond the claim that violent video games cause violence in real life, thanks in large part to a …
Why We Fight
Most couples accept relationship conflict as inevitable, and, upon marriage, are given a few adages about ‘making it work’ to keep in the backs of our closets along with the uglier wedding gifts. …
Study: Age of First Exposure to Pornography Predicts Sexist Attitudes
The age of a boys’ first exposure to pornography is significantly associated with certain sexist attitudes later in life — but not necessarily in the way people might think, a new …
For Little Kids, Crazy Spelling is a Sign of Good Literacy Skills
Early this year, it was widely reported that one of the most important early literacy skills in kids isn’t about reading at all, but about spelling words — and not even correct …
An About-Face in Antibiotic Treatment Recommendations
Stopping a course of antibiotics early might be a good thing A group of doctors and scientists are challenging the deeply embedded medical message that patients should “complete the …
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