One of the most actively debated questions about human and nonhuman culture is this: Under what circumstances might we expect culture, in particular the ability to learn from one another, to be favored by natural selection?
Social Sciences
Aug 7, 2023
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Travel is back in full swing this summer, and so is bad behavior by tourists.
Social Sciences
Jul 25, 2023
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Some firearm owners may not want researchers to know they own firearms, according to a study by the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center at Rutgers.
Social Sciences
Jun 23, 2023
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At a time when LGBTQ+ rights are increasingly the subject of public discussion, it is important to consider the effect on those who share an affinity with that community. Rensselaer researchers Billur Aksoy and Ian Chadd ...
Social Sciences
Jun 19, 2023
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What exactly makes for a fit Fido? And how does a dog's environment factor into their dog years?
Plants & Animals
Jun 8, 2023
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While people change and learn throughout life, experts recognize that certain formative periods, known as developmental windows, are crucial for acquiring particular skills. For example, using vocalizations and words to interact ...
Social Sciences
May 12, 2023
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Students in Sweden are positive towards AI tools such as ChatGPT in education, but 62% believe that using chatbots during exams is cheating. However, where the boundary for cheating lies is highly unclear. This is shown in ...
Education
May 11, 2023
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Whether it is pressing deadlines, overwork, or employees feeling they are not being supported, anger in a work environment can be unavoidable. Over time, the anger and frustration can compound, causing anger to spread through ...
Social Sciences
May 3, 2023
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A study of wild house mice has shown that the social environment experienced by males during sexual development can influence the sperm quality of their sons.
Plants & Animals
Apr 27, 2023
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A new study published in Animal Cognition shows that horses living in big enclosures and in groups of at least three are better at following directional indications from humans than horses kept in individual paddocks. The ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 25, 2023
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