Behavior issues do not increase as children spend more time in a child care center, according to a new study. Credit: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - It’s back to school time and it’s no secret returning to class isn’t a fan favorite for some students. The same goes for some teachers too. Wisconsin public schools are dealing ...

The largest-ever study of dog behavior, tracking more than 47,000 pets, reveals how breed, size, sex, and age shape canine traits. It provides insights that could help identify early signs of illness ...

U.S. adolescents spend more than one hour per day on smartphones during school hours, with social media accounting for the largest share of use, according to research published Jan. 5, 2026, in JAMA.

You’re not going to want to sit down for this. A new study suggests that a single habit is better for the brain than ...

While some educators and parents believe school uniforms improve student behavior and increase attendance, a new Ohio State University study disputes that notion. Lead author of the study and ...

Never underestimate the mind of a crow. Members of a family of birds that includes ravens, rooks, magpies, and jays, crows have been known to bend wire into hooks to retrieve food; drop nuts in a road ...

A new study tracing the evolution of same-sex sexual behavior in mammals, using phylogenetic analyses, suggests these behaviors may have evolved in part to strengthen social bonding and relationships.