Human : Science World Report

Jan 01, 2015 10:27 AM EST

Introverted Employees May Control How Much Extroverts Earn

Scientists have found that introverted employees are more likely to give low evaluations of job performance to extroverted co-workers, which give introverts a powerful role in workplaces.

Dec 31, 2014 01:29 AM EST

Here's What Your Political Preference Says About Your Health

Could your political preferences reveal how fit you are?

Dec 27, 2014 09:19 PM EST

Couple Marries On Christmas In Hospital Room Of Cancer Stricken Son

An Ohio couple exchanged vows on Christmas day in their son's hospital room. Their four-year-old son, Billy, is currenty being treated for cancer. The couple, Sarah Lewis and William Cramer, had their wedding plans fall through when their little boy's health took a turn for the worst.

Dec 24, 2014 03:44 PM EST

NYSCI Exhibit Shows The Functionality Of Homemade Gingerbread Houses

You've probably never seen so many homemade gingerbread houses, until you make it out to Gingerbread Lane at the New York Hall of Science in Queens, NY. Chef and creator of the event, Jon Lovitch, has helped make thousands of these cookie homes come to life over the years.

Dec 23, 2014 07:00 AM EST

Why Our Ancient Hunter-Gatherer Ancestors Had Stronger Bones Than We Do

Scientists have taken a closer look at the evolution of human bones and have found exactly why our skeletal structure has become more delicate over time.

Dec 22, 2014 11:48 AM EST

You May Be At A Higher Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes Depending On Your Blood Type

Could your blood type influence your risk of Type 2 diabetes?

Dec 22, 2014 11:01 AM EST

How Humans' Color Vision First Evolved from a Bi-Chromatic View

How did color vision first develop? Humans see a range of colors that they use to help navigate their everyday lives. Now, scientists have finished a detailed and complete picture of the evolution of human color vision.

Dec 19, 2014 02:42 PM EST

Is Your Family Criticizing Your Weight? Disapproval May Cause You To Put On Pounds

Does your family think you should lose weight? Chances are, this kind of attitude could cause you to gain a pound or two, instead.

Dec 19, 2014 10:38 AM EST

Books and Science: Defending Beef: The Case For Sustainable Meat Production

Nicolette Hahn Niman, the author of "Defending Beef: The Case for Sustainable Meat Production," may be a vegetarian, but she sees nothing wrong with eating meat, either-if the livestock is raised in the right way.

Dec 18, 2014 10:14 PM EST

Internet Addiction Is More Common Than You Think

Statistics show that close to 6 percent of people worldwide suffer from an internet addiction--what's otherwise characterized as an inability to stop using the computer.

Dec 18, 2014 07:43 PM EST

Migraines May Increase Bell's Palsy Risk

New findings published in the journal Neurology suggest that migraines may be linked to Bell's Palsy.

Dec 18, 2014 03:56 PM EST

Hugging Is Dangerous For Baby With Rare Skin Disease

A 2-month-old was recently diagnosed with a very rare disease that makes it impossible for her to receive a simple hug. Named Kiira Kinkle, the little girl was born with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, which causes the skin to blister and rupture from minor friction.