Intermittent explosive disorder: Parasite in raw meat and cat faeces can cause sudden rage
People with IED may be suffering from toxoplasmosis
Cannabis: Regular marijuana smokers at increased risk of midlife financial troubles
Frequent and persistent consumption of cannabis is linked to more socio-economic problems in the long term.
Movements reveal people's personality traits and drive social interactions
An EU project aims at creating artificial agents to help people with autism or schizophrenia interact with others.
Japanese diet plan associated with longer life expectancy: What are the guidelines?
The Japanese diet, as described in governmental guidelines, reduces mortality in the long term.
Altruism triggered in humans by weakening brain activity in prefrontal cortex
Generosity and altruism are boosted when activity in people's prefrontal cortex decreases.
Richard III: A year after king's burial, interactive 3-D model reconstructs royal grave
A 3D model of king's poorly-dug grave allows the public to see how he was found by archaeologists.
Anxious teenager? Common genetic variant to blame for adolescent anxiety disorders
Anxiety is frequent in young people and could be due to genetic and molecular reasons.
Autism spectrum disorder: Everyone carries genetic risk factors and autistic traits
Research shows genetic factors associated with autism are found in people unaffected by the disorder.
Why is the sperm attracted to the egg? Mechanism behind sperm mobility offers fertility clues
Sperm cells naturally have a low mobility. Scientists pinpoint how they are activated to move towards the egg.
Indonesia: Discovery of 15 Sumatran rhinos raises hope for critically endangered species
Some 15 rhinos have been discovered in East Indonesia, where they were previously thought to have disappeared.
Full Worm Moon 2016: Meaning behind the first full moon after spring equinox
March's full moon, or 'Worm Moon' will be visible from 22 March.
Poland: 3,600-year-old cemetery reveals life of Tumulus warrior community
Archaeologists study existence of elite Tumulus warrior community, buried in one of Poland's oldest cemeteries.
Hypnotherapy: What happens to your brain during hypnosis and how can it help?
Hypnotherapy divides scientists, but some say it has helped them address a major problem in their lives.
Smelling booze linked to a loss of self-control
An experiment shows smell could be a pathway to erratic alcoholic behaviours.
How to win rock paper scissors revealed by scientists
Rock paper scissors players act without logic,and let emotions get in the way after losing a round.
Earth Hour 2016: What is it, why celebrate and what time should lights be switched off?
Earth Hour is marked every year in March to raise awareness of climate change.
Looking dull and unattractive helps female animals avoid sexual harassment
Female animals may fend off unwanted intention by developing less attractive appearances.
PTSD: Nightmares increase risk of suicide
Nightmare sufferers who also struggle with PTSD are particularly at risk.
Belief in God increased by rational cognitive process of considering 'what might have been'
People feel a greater religious influence in their life when they consider how different events have shaped it.
Baltimore: Rats make people more depressed and anxious than crime
A study looks at how rats affect psychological well-being of people who spot them regularly.
Queen Nefertiti: Secret chambers containing 'organic material' discovered in search of Tutankhamun's tomb
Queen Nefertiti may be buried inside one of the hidden chambers within Tutankhamun's tomb.
Refugees fleeing war 66% more at risk of schizophrenia and psychosis
Refugees who have left everything behind to flee conflict are three times more at risk of mental illnesses
Tully Monster mystery solved: 300-million-year-old creature was a vertebrate
The Tully Monster was probably a vertebrate, similar to the jawless fishes we know today.
Magnetic sun: Nasa releases stunning image of Sun's magnetic field
In their quest to better understand the sun's magnetic field, Nasa scientists have created a new model.
How do musicians' brains work? MRI of violinist Jennifer Koh shows music is whole body experience
Scans conducted on Jennifer Koh's brain while she was playing reveal unique patterns of activation.
Anti-vaccination attitudes linked to US measles and whooping cough cases
Many Americans affected by measles or pertussis had intentionally decided against vaccination.
Herpes treatment: Common heart failure drug found to block virus
A routinely-used heart failure treatment could attack herpes viral infections.
Tattoos fight off infections: How body art boosts the body's immune response
Tattoos put the body under stress, building up its resistance to infections in the long term.
Newly-identified SARS-like virus has potential to cause deadly outbreaks in humans
A virus, similar to SARS and found in the same hosts, could spread to humans.
How to stop smoking: Quitting cold turkey more effective than cutting down on cigarettes
Smokers more likely to stay away from tobacco if they cease all consumption abruptly on a set date.
