Drawing on thousands of emails from Enron, researchers have created a method to bring better manners to our communications via "politeness transfer."

Cultural differences may explain why some people resist masks more than others. Here's how smiley North Americans can learn to adapt.

A new "coronavirus family tree" has given researchers a better look at how COVID-19 came into Denmark and how it spread domestically.

Twins show that genes play a significant role in how affectionate women are, but not guys. Plus, tips for how huggers can get through social distancing.

Where you spend time may shape who you are, new research shows, and spending so much time at home during the pandemic may shift your personality traits.

Living near human settlements disrupts giraffe social networks, according to new research.

Isolation and loneliness can have major physical and mental health consequences. New research shows socializing is critical to survival and longevity.

Playing hard to get may actually work, researchers say. But it can totally backfire if you take it too far, they warn.

A monumental building is the oldest and largest in known Maya history, far larger than their later pyramids and palaces.

COVID-19 hospitalizations in the United States are longer than in China and patients face higher rates of intensive care unit admission, research shows.