A new study of German twins suggests that the strong connection between a young adult's cognitive ability and their future ...

From curly hair to an introverted character, there is a lot we inherit from our parents. But is it possible that our genes can also influence our well-being? According to science, yes – happiness, ...

A recent study published in the American Journal of Human Biology suggests that a genetic preference for immediate rewards is linked to less education and earlier parenthood. This provides evidence ...

Seven years ago, I took a bet from one of the most controversial figures in the scientific world. Charles Murray, the political scientist who—along with the late psychologist Richard Herrnstein—wrote ...