Brazilian entrepreneur Gustavo Tanaka listed eight reasons why he believes that the world as we know it is changing -- and that it is a good thing. His blog has been widely shared, so clearly his message has resonated with many.
Evolution may be more intelligent than we thought, according to a University of Southampton professor. Professor Richard Watson says new research shows that evolution is able to learn from previous experience.
For the first time ever, scientists have identified clusters of genes in the brain that are believed to be linked to human intelligence.
A Buddhist technique designed to increase kindness toward others was shown to be effective in reducing racial prejudice.
In a letter to his daughter, Max, born December 1, Zuckerberg announced he will give away 99 per cent of the value of his Facebook shares worth over $45 billion to charitable causes
The human brain, a 3-pound organ and source of symphonies, mathematics, politics, hate and crime, is often hailed as the most complex biological entity in the known universe.
A new study found that exercise can have beneficial effects on brain plasticity.
Deciding whether to buy organic food can be a dilemma. Produce grown without the use of pesticides is frequently more expensive than standard versions, and not everyone can afford to buy it all the time. But does shopping for organic food have to be all or nothing?
Our brains are arguably one of evolution's greatest achievements, composed of many regions that each have unique configurations of cells and patterns of connectivity that together bestow us our mental prowess. But what is it about our genes that makes this organ so distinct from those of others?
Using genetic modification, nanotechnology, bionics, reconstructive surgery, hormones, drugs or any combination of these approaches, real-life human enhancement is looking ever more achievable.
Two Guatemalan teens start a revolution for girls everywhere by creating policies and funding to aid girls in their community.
Scientists have identified how spatial learning, - when we learn to navigate by driving the same route over and over alters the the brain
Jadav "Molai" Payeng is a local hero after single handedly planting and maintaining a 1,360 acre forest and nature reserve
The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies convened a conference of neuroscientists and philosophers to ponder how our brains generate thoughts about ethics,
People with higher trust in their feelings were more likely to correctly predict a variety of future events. The researchers call this phenomenon the emotional oracle effect.
