Polarised elections do not erode support for the basic principles of democracy, finds study of 30 countries. Winning voters do not usually support leaders who “take revenge”, and losers continue to accept the majority's right to govern, provided that minority rights are protected.

Researchers have successfully mimicked the electrical behavior of biological heart muscle cells using a new type of conductive plastic, paving the way for revolutionary bioelectronics and advanced treatments for cardiac diseases.

Fresh concerns have been raised over long-term use of antidepressants, revealing limited benefits and higher health risks. The research highlights growing evidence of risks associated with long-term use, including sexual dysfunction, emotional numbing, cognitive impairment, weight gain

New Analysis Confirms Benefits of Childhood Flu Vaccines. For every 100 children between the ages of 2 and 5 who receive the vaccine in a given flu season, there are between nine and 14 fewer cases of influenza in that age group.

Racial attitudes mobilize white and minority evangelicals differently at the ballot box. Study found that the overlapping social communities people belong to can entirely change how personal biases motivate political behavior.

Orch-OR and recent discoveries in quantum biology

New Imaging Technique Reveals Alzheimer’s Tau Sooner Than Current Standard