Researchers at the University of Amsterdam have developed a new class of metamaterials that can learn to change shape, adapt their behavior, and even move without a central controller. Unlike ...

Praise and rewards can be an effective way to change kids' behavior for the better. Here's how to use them. Reviewed by Nicole Amoyal Pensak, PhD When your child misbehaves, rewards might be the last ...

Oxytocin promotes social behaviors and helps maintain relationships. But clinical trials in patients with autism show variability in how consistently oxytocin improves these behaviors. Steve Chang, ...

When your child misbehaves, rewards might be the last thing on your mind. But positive reinforcement can be one of the most effective behavior modification techniques parents can use. Positive ...

Gut bacteria create smells that influence behavior, shaping aggression and social hierarchy through the brain.

Walk through a grocery store with a child, and you will see it instantly. Candy bars line the checkout aisle, placed exactly at eye level. That placement is not random; it is deliberate stimulus ...

New research shows robotic materials can learn and adapt without software, storing behavior directly in their structure.