Until a few years ago it was thought that our DNA changed over generations to adapt to the environment. However, in response to certain stimuli it has been observed that our DNA can respond in a much shorter time without changing its fundamental structure. This has led to a new branch of Genetics called Epigenetics....
A study of 16 000 people belonging to 37 different cultures as concerns spoken language, habits and history discovered that the traits both men and women search for in a partner are intelligence and kindness. These are also the traits that distinguish man from all other animals. The reason why we are so kind and...
Parents often ask me how they should respond to children who won’t listen and whether punishments are useful. I do not believe in punishments as an educational tool. In any case, much depends on the child’s age, seriousness of the ‘crime’, if there are aggravating circumstances such as lying, recurrence etc. I won’t say that...
