Huddling for survival—monkeys with more social partners can winter
Wild monkeys which have more social partners form larger huddles in adverse weather and have a better chance of surviving winter, new research has found.
Wild monkeys which have more social partners form larger huddles in adverse weather and have a better chance of surviving winter, new research has found.
Plants & Animals
May 30, 2018
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There are lots of theories about why some couples who live together get married while others separate.
Social Sciences
Apr 12, 2018
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For married couples, money is a common source of stress and conflict that can take a major toll on relationship quality.
Social Sciences
Apr 3, 2018
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Whether in person or on the internet, being stalked is a terrifying and isolating experience. Victims may be afraid to report their stalker out of fear of retaliation or be unsure where the dividing line falls between innocent ...
Social Sciences
Feb 19, 2018
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Wasps have trading partners and compete for the 'best trade deals'—according to scientists from the University of Sussex.
Plants & Animals
Jan 24, 2017
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What do you look for in a partner? Surely that depends on what the partner is for – you'd probably want a business partner to be innovative, a choir buddy to be musical and a romantic partner to be attractive and funny. ...
Social Sciences
Nov 9, 2016
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A new equation, showing how our happiness depends not only on what happens to us but also how this compares to other people, has been developed by UCL researchers funded by Wellcome.
Social Sciences
Jun 14, 2016
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Federal MP Tim Watts spoke in parliament on Monday about the ways in which new technologies are being used to stalk, intimidate, threaten and harass women.
Social Sciences
Feb 10, 2016
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"Selfie" is not just word of the year, but also the mainstay of postings on social media sites such as Instagram. With the prevalence of camera-equipped smartphones the posting of selfies has reached epidemic levels – even ...
Social Sciences
Jan 29, 2016
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Promiscuity could reduce benefits of successful mating, research shows.
Plants & Animals
Jan 19, 2016
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