Meerkat Mobs Do Frightening ‘War Dance’ to Protect Territory [Video]
Meerkat clans perform a ‘war dance’ to frighten opponents and protect their territory, according to a new UCL and University of Cambridge study. Published in…
Social Behavior
Research Reveals Public Attitudes About Transgender Athletes
The research published in the journal Sex Roles identifies sports fans as a significant source of resistance to transgender participation on sports teams that match…
Distinctive Primal Acoustics of the Human Scream
Researchers Hone In on What Makes Screams Distinctive Screams are prompted by a variety of emotions — from joyful surprise to abject terror. No matter…
Cyberbullying Is More Common Among Adults Than You Might Think
A new nationwide study examined the prevalence of negative behaviors that occur via digital communication, encompassing a broad definition of cyberbullying that includes both cyber-aggression…
Sexting Isn’t Just About Sex – Surprising New Research Shows 3 Main Motivations
A new analysis from the Texas Tech University Department of Psychological Sciences shows three different, equally prevalent purposes behind sexually based messages. Let’s talk about…
Trash Talk Hurts Performance, Even When It Comes From a Robot
Discouraging words from machines impair human game play. Trash talking has a long and colorful history of flustering game opponents, and now researchers at Carnegie…
Scientific Study Examines Whether Video Games Lead to Violence
A new study finds that there is not enough information to support the claim that violent video games lead to acts of violence. The Contemporary…
Researchers Analyze “Lunar Effect” – Does Crime Increase When the Moon Is Full?
NYU researchers test whether ‘lunar hypothesis’ is founded on superstition or empirical data. Just in time for Halloween, the BetaGov team at NYU’s Marron Institute…
“Very Stable Genius” – Science Says Trump Tweets Were Systematic Plan of Attack in Presidential Campaign
First detailed description of variation and change in style of 21,739 tweets posted between 2009 and 2018 on the Donald Trump Twitter account. Four general…
Using the Right Tone of Voice May Be Key to Getting Teenagers to Cooperate
New study showed adolescents were less likely to want to engage with schoolwork when mothers spoke with a pressurizing tone. Teenagers are less likely to…
Impostor Syndrome Is Quite Common – Study Finds Best Way to Cope With It
The impostor syndrome, a phenomenon that manifests when people feel like frauds even if they are actually capable and well-qualified, affects people both in the…
Here’s What You Need to Rise to the Top – According to Science
Passion, grit, the right mindset and support from others are what’s needed to rank among the best in a given field. That’s the only way…
Taking Acetaminophen During Pregnancy Linked to Childhood Behavior Problems
The research published to be published today, September 15, 2019, in Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology examined whether there were any effects of taking acetaminophen (also…
Easter Island’s Moai Provide Hints of a Complex Society
You probably know Easter Island as “the place with the giant stone heads.” This remote island 2,300 miles off the coast of Chile has long…
Study Shows Chimps and Infants Want to Punish Antisocial Behavior
Living together in communities requires mutual cooperation. To achieve this, we punish others when they are uncooperative. Until now, it has been unclear as to…
Neurologists Map Brain Lesions for Clues to Criminal Behavior
New research examining brain lesions in individuals with a history of criminal behavior found a common link to a network involved in moral decision-making. The…
Researchers Shed Light on the Nature of Risk Preferences
People differ in their willingness to take risks. An individual’s propensity for risk taking can also vary across domains. But new research conducted at the…
Uncovering the Origins of the Connection Between Humans and Dogs
Why do dogs, unlike wolves, make eye contact with people? New research from Yale University helps fill out the evolutionary history of the deep and…