SEATTLE — Human nature is complicated, no doubt, but most of us would at least like to think that people are fundamentally good. If you’re a big believer in humanity’s best qualities, a new study is ...

NEW YORK — Feeling bored all too often lately? It seems that many folks might need to get out a bit more and inject some fun into their lives. A survey of 2,000 Americans finds that for the average ...

NEW YORK — Between after-school sports and parents working long hours, is the family dinner becoming more obsolete? Three in five Americans believe every dinner should be a “family dinner” — and just ...

It’s another joyous Monday, and on your way to work, someone cuts you off in traffic. When you arrive at the office, you’re on the receiving end of a testy email from your boss. When you arrive home, ...

FUKUOKA, Japan — Old cars have a poor reputation for being “gas guzzlers” which just make global warming worse. However, a surprising new study reveals trading in your old car for a brand new electric ...

NEW YORK — Is cleaning your clothes actually a bad thing? Two in three young Americans avoid wearing their favorite clothes because they don’t want to ruin them in the wash. A new poll found that 66 ...

TURKU, Finland — A sexually-transmitted parasite that up to 50 percent of the population carries may actually make people look more attractive to the opposite sex. Researchers in Finland say ...

SYDNEY — Artificial intelligence has made headlines for writing essays, generating art, and even passing medical exams. However, most AI systems today still require extensive human guidance to ...

LONDON — They say 30 is the new 20, but when it comes to our careers, 30 may be the new 50. A recent survey of 2,000 working adults finds the average worker is most like to experience career burnout ...

HELISINKI, Finland — It’s time for men to get footloose and bust a move. A new study finds dancing is good for masculinity and helps them better understand their own identity. Popular shows such as ...

EVANSTON, Ill. — When it’s cold outside, getting out of bed can be a very uncomfortable process. Weather can affect the behavior and mood of my many living beings. A team of Northwestern University ...

That bold first salary offer might get you an extra $10,000, but it could cost you something money can’t buy: the relationship itself. An analysis of 90 studies involving more than 16,000 negotiations ...