Human : Science World Report

Dec 26, 2014 03:06 PM EST

Gun Violence Rises with Fewer Neighborhood Ties

Scientists have found that the bonds that tie a neighborhood together can help shield community members from gun violence.

Dec 26, 2014 02:56 PM EST

Loggers May Face Muddy Forests and Challenges with Climate Change

Loggers may be facing more challenges due to climate change. Muddy forests and shorter winters could spell disaster for loggers as stable, frozen ground melts.

Dec 26, 2014 02:15 PM EST

Guilt Complex May Cause Workers to Avoid Business Partnerships

Those who hate to disappoint may make for the most ethical and hard-working partners you can find in business. However, scientists have now found those who are more prone to feel guilty are also the most reticent to enter into partnerships.

Dec 26, 2014 02:04 PM EST

People with Fewer Facebook Friends are Better at Fundraising

It turns out that those with fewer Facebook friends just may be more successful with fundraising efforts.

Dec 26, 2014 01:44 PM EST

Like Bats, Humans Can Echolocate to Replace Their Vision

Scientists have found that human echolocation operates as a viable "sense," working in tandem with other sense to deliver information to people with visual impairment.

Dec 25, 2014 12:27 AM EST

Child Abuse May Increase The Risk Of Migraines

Recent findings published in the journal Neurology show that childhood abuse may increase the risk of future migraines.

Dec 24, 2014 10:23 PM EST

The Light From An iPad May Be Interrupting Your Sleep

Could the glow of your iPad be messing up your sleep pattern? Recent findings published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) show that these devices could be interfering with our ability to get an adequate night's rest.

Dec 24, 2014 04:33 PM EST

New Target Add Features Child With Down Syndrome

Many ethnic groups do not always receive equal time when it comes to advertising. Furthermore, individuals with disabilities are seen even less. Now, a new Target advertisement is hoping to change that. It features a two-year-old girl from Minneapolis who has Down syndrome.

Dec 24, 2014 03:59 PM EST

Minority Individuals Less Likely To Be Promoted

Finding a good job in today's economy is no easy task. Yet recent findings show that minority men may be more likely to get "feminine" jobs.

Dec 24, 2014 10:54 AM EST

Playing Music May Improve Your Child's Brain and Attention Span

Could playing music improve your child's brain?

Dec 24, 2014 10:39 AM EST

Heat Waves Impact Older Americans More Than Expected with Several Serious Disorders

Heat waves may be more dangerous than you think. Scientists have identified a handful of potentially serious disorders that put older patients at an increased risk of winding up in the hospital during heat waves.

Dec 24, 2014 10:05 AM EST