A study by the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund shows that gorilla families come together to support young gorillas that lose their mothers.
Plants & Animals
Mar 22, 2021
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While much of the American public venerates people who enlist in the military, constantly referring to all veterans as "heroes" may direct them into lower-paying careers associated with selflessness, according to research ...
Social Sciences
Jan 30, 2023
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People who worry about workplace rejection or sabotage can end up bringing it upon themselves, according to University of British Columbia research.
Social Sciences
Jul 31, 2012
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Generosity is typically regarded as a virtue. But among leaders, it can be seen as a sign of weakness, according to a new study.
Social Sciences
Sep 28, 2011
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Biologists from Stockholm University and University of Neuchâtel present groundbreaking research shedding new light on the evolution of social bonds and cooperation among group-living animals. The study was published in ...
Evolution
Mar 8, 2024
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It's a trope that's played out in many forms: an innocent villager goes to the big city, and their naivety in the ways of the world is immediately rewarded with someone taking advantage of their trust.
Social Sciences
Dec 7, 2021
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As police departments and activists look for strategies to reduce excessive use of force by police, new research from the University of Michigan shows limited data, lack of transparency and irregular implementation of reforms ...
Social Sciences
Jan 24, 2023
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People who are deemed social misfits or "losers" aren't effective leaders, even if they are crusading for a cause that would benefit a larger group, according to new research from Rice University, the University of Texas ...
Social Sciences
Dec 2, 2010
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As contributors to businesses, sports teams, or governments, most of us take part in some sort of group problem solving. But what is the best way to collaborate on a difficult problem like developing a budget or designing ...
Social Sciences
Oct 10, 2016
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Male vervet monkeys attack members of their own group to prevent them from escalating intergroup encounters into high-risk fights, or to de-escalate ongoing intergroup fights. In contrast, female monkeys use "the carrot and ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 6, 2018
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