Social Science
Uncovering the secret communication of monkeys: They have names!
New study from Hebrew University reveals that marmoset monkeys use specific calls, known as "phee-calls," to name each other, a...
Cultural traditions, not genetics or environment, inform nest architecture among white-browed sparrow weaver birds
Challenging long-held beliefs that bird nest building is solely influenced by genetics or the environment, researchers report that the white-browed...
How stigma affects Asian Americans living with hepatitis B
Asian Americans comprise just 6% of the U.S. population, but they represent over 60% of Americans with hepatitis B. Hepatitis...
Dogs understand words from soundboard buttons, study reveals
If you’ve seen those viral social media videos of dogs using soundboard buttons to “talk,” you’re not alone. These buttons...
Autistic traits, behavioral problems in 7-year-olds linked with gender nonconforming play
Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds — as measured by levels of gender-conforming play — may be associated with autistic traits and...
Study raises concerns about residential opioid treatment providers in NC
A new study of organizations that claim to provide residential opioid substance use services in North Carolina found that only...
On Facebook ads, users may dislike ‘likes’
AUSTIN, Texas — Scroll through your Facebook feed, and you’ll get pelted by advertisements begging for a click. Like any...
Political skills crucial for leaders navigating employees through organizational change
In today's fast-paced business environment, organisational change is inevitable, yet around 60% of these changes fail. Leaders can play a...
Half of Uber, Lyft trips replace more sustainable options
Credit: Noel Tock More than 50% of ride-hailing trips taken by surveyed riders in California replaced more sustainable forms of...
In-person contact linked with lower levels of loneliness in older adults
EMBARGO UNTIL 6 A.M. EST, WEDNESDAY AUG. 28, 2024.Credit: The University of Texas at Austin EMBARGO UNTIL 6 A.M. EST,...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Warm seawater speeding up melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ scientists warn
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Probiotics during pregnancy shown to help moms and babies