Children raised by female same-sex couples just as healthy as their peers
Children in same-sex families display same levels of health and well-being as children in other families.
Circumcised men do not suffer from decrease in penile sensitivity
Men who were circumcised as babies are unaffected sexually in later life.
What is deja vu? Scientists probe causes behind mystery sensation of familiarity
Many people experience deja vu, but where does the phenomenon come from?
Paris attacks: Clinical trial to treat PTSD in terrorism victims begins in France
A partnership between Canadian and French scientists has led to a clinical trial to help those suffering from PTSD.
Why do we fall asleep? Scientists identify key brain pathway regulating wakefulness
When ion channels BK are inactivated, people may find it harder to fall asleep.
Malaria: New treatment hopes as one drug halts spread in tests
Resistance is a major problem for malaria control, but scientists say it cannot spread against a specific drug.
Microcephaly: Everything you need to know about the neurological condition caused by Zika virus
Microcephaly is a relatively rare disease with lifelong consequences.
Blood-sucking bed bugs grow thicker skin to resist insecticides
Bed bugs which resist exposure to pesticides tend to have thicker cuticles.
LSD: Psychedelic drug increases connectivity in the brain leading to 'ego dissolution'
LSD users experience an "ego dissolution" which scientists explain using brain scans.
Delaying pregnancy: Older mothers tend to have healthier and taller children
While having a child late can be risky, it may also lead to health and socio-economic benefits for young.
How to say I'm sorry: The best way to apologise according to science
Scientists have examined which parts of an apology are the most effective to gain forgiveness.
Mysterious shaman sanctuary sheds light on the spirituality of early Holocene people
The exploration of a shaman sanctuary in Poland can help archaeologists understand ancient rituals and beliefs.
Explore an ancient Mayan temple in remote Guatemala through virtual reality
Jaguar Paw Temple in Northern Guatemala is difficult to access.
What is post-Ebola syndrome and what symptoms do survivors share?
Ebola survivors have to face series of complications described as post-Ebola syndrome.
Multiple sclerosis breakthrough: Drug derived from traditional medicinal halts MS symptoms
New oral drug has proven effective to stop symptoms of MS in mouse model.
International Day of Human Space Flight: Who was Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space?
Young Soviet pilot made history 55 years ago today.
Chauvet-Pont d'Arc: 'Cave of forgotten dreams' paintings 10,000 years older than previously thought
A comprehensive dating program in Chauvet cave reveals two distinct periods of human occupations on the site.
How does LSD affect the brain? Scans show how psychedelic drug causes hallucinations
The visual cortex appears more active when people have taken LSD.
What happened on Easter Island? Downfall of ancient Rapa Nui civilisation was 'gradual process'
A new study suggests that human wastefulnesss and ecological disaster were not the sole contributors to its dwindling population
HIV: Potent antibodies identified can 'neutralize' the virus and help create a vaccine
Scientists have found antibodies which can bind to the HIV virus and disable it, paving the way for a vaccine.
Curiosity killed the cat: Why are people nosy even when it gets them into trouble?
Curiosity is part of the human nature, but it can lead us to make bad decisions.
Modern men have not inherited Neanderthals' Y sex chromosome
Genes from Neanderthal Y sex chromosome absent in modern humans.
Super-fast 'trap-jaw spiders' striking prey captured for the first time on video
'Trap-jaw' spiders are an extremely fast species using an unusual head anatomy to catch their prey.
Would you kill one person to save five? Moral absolutes linked to 'trustworthiness'
Reasoning in terms of moral absolutes make people appear more trustworthy, a study says.
Hookah pipe lung damage: Even light smokers show early signs of lung disease
Evidence that hookah pipes are dangerous for health keep mounting.
China study: Eating fresh fruit daily lowers the risk of heart disease
A large-scale study reveals a reduction in cardiovascular disease risks when people eat fruit every day.
Supermassive black hole found in remote galaxy sparks hopes of future similar discoveries
Unexpected discovery of hole in the NGC 1600 galaxies is the first success of the MASSIVE survey.
World Health Day 2016: 422 million people live with diabetes worldwide
Since 1980 the proportion of the world population living with diabetes has quadrupled.
Dying from a broken heart: Losing a partner increases risk of irregular heartbeats
Partner bereavement associated with greater risk of atrial fibrillation, especially if loss was unexpected.
Oral sex: Young people believe going down on a woman is 'a bigger deal' than on a man
Young people between 16 and 18 advocate reciprocity in oral sex, but say it is harder for men to perform.
