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Evolution: Genetics doesn’t matter much in forming society
Genetics isn’t as important as once thought for the evolution of altruistic social behavior in some organisms, a new insight
Continue reading »Why do people share? It’s contagious, six-year study of Hadza people shows
In the modern world, people cooperate with other people including strangers all the time. We give blood, tip providers of
Continue reading »Scientists find a neurological synergy in explaining the processing of an optical illusion
A team of scientists has uncovered a neurological synergy that occurs in visual adaptation, a phenomenon in which perception is
Continue reading »Real or crocodile tears? Psychopaths may not know the difference
New research from The Australian National University (ANU) has found people with high levels of psychopathic traits have difficulty telling
Continue reading »Unconventional connections: How inhibition hones cortical selectivity
Our brains do a remarkable job of encoding visual information about the world around us, providing an almost instantaneous report
Continue reading »A scientific study characterizes our circles of friendships
On average, there are three to five people in our lives with whom we have a very close relationship (close
Continue reading »Omega-3s help keep kids out of trouble: How diet, biology can prevent bad, even criminal behavior
Something as simple as a dietary supplement could reduce disruptive, even abusive behavior, according to newly released research by a
Continue reading »How looking at the big picture can lead to better decisions
New research suggests how distancing yourself from a decision may help you make the choice that produces the most benefit
Continue reading »Do we really buy ‘top-rated’ deals online? New research may surprise you
Anyone who shops online is familiar with those ‘top-rated’ products or services that rise to the top of their search
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