The Hidden Mathematics of Crowds: How Pedestrians Inadvertently Self-Organize
Mathematical research from the University of Bath in the United Kingdom has shed new light on the formation and behavior of crowds. Have you ever…
Mathematical research from the University of Bath in the United Kingdom has shed new light on the formation and behavior of crowds. Have you ever…
Researchers are comparing the genetic makeup of humans’ extinct relatives to those of contemporary individuals. It sounds like a Stone Age comedy skit: A Denisovan…
Many alterations to the genomes of early humans had opposing effects, likely due to a delicate balance between enhanced cognitive abilities and an increased risk…
Through a series of experiments, researchers evaluated individuals’ ability to recall the location and timing of an object – spatial and temporal memory, respectively –…
The Caribbean island of Hispaniola used to host 11 different rodent species, but now only one remains in the island’s two countries of Haiti and…
Oregon State University archaeologists have made a historic discovery in Idaho by uncovering projectile points thousands of years older than any previously found in the…
The researchers analyzed the trends in evolution and adaptation. Humans have been evolving for millions of years. However, the past 12,000 years have been the…
A recent study investigated the theory that the levels of sex hormones present in the fetus may play a role in shaping an individual’s sexual…
A recent study has revealed that snowy landscapes can enhance one’s appreciation of their own body. New research has discovered that being in snowy landscapes…
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from Cornell University conducted a study on time perception in a highly realistic setting, using virtual reality simulations of a…
A review of scientific literature suggests that urbanization is leading to a reduction in interactions with nature, however, research in this area is limited. The…
A new study involving researchers from University College London, the University of Kent, and Duke University suggests that human bipedalism – walking on two legs…
A research paper suggests that it is more effective to create environments that encourage the emergence of desired behavior through evolutionary dynamics, rather than simply…
A new study calls into question the age of the preserved human footprints found in New Mexico’s Lake Otero Basin, which have the potential to…
The power of “thank you” – Feeling appreciated by your partner leads to increased satisfaction and protection against stressors. Gratitude has become a popular concept…
A new study conducted by researchers from the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre and the IMDEA Food Institute has found that people with a specific…
The researchers used ancient genomes to reveal new information about the human history of adaption. Ancient DNA, including samples from human remains that are around…
A study of primates reveals permanent changes in bone composition after birth and breastfeeding. Reproduction permanently alters females’ bones in ways not previously known, a…