These Colorful Birds Form Long-Term ‘Friendships’ by Helping Out With Babysitting, Study Suggests
While scientists have observed animals assisting their relatives, a new study reveals that many superb starlings also form supportive relationships with non-relatives that can last for years
For Mountain Gorillas, Being Social Comes With Both Benefits and Drawbacks, Study Suggests
A new analysis of wild gorillas in Rwanda indicates the effects of different social styles are dependent on context
Female Bonobos Assert Their Dominance Over Males by Banding Together, New Study Suggests
Bonobos, which are among our closest living relatives, live in rare societies where females tend to outrank males, even though males are larger and stronger. Scientists compiled decades of observations to explain why
Watch Wild Chimpanzees Share Alcoholic Fruit, a Behavior Just Captured on Video for the First Time
Though the reason behind this action is unclear, researchers suggest socially consuming alcohol may have offered evolutionary benefits to a common ancestor of both humans and chimps
Lab Mice Appear to Offer ‘First Aid’ Care to Their Unconscious Companions, Even Pulling on Their Tongues
A new study finds that mice will sniff, lick and pull the tongue of other mice that are under anesthesia, serving to open their airways
When Bonobos Know What You Don’t, They’ll Tell You. It’s a Sign of a Cognitive Ability Called ‘Theory of Mind’
A first-of-its-kind study suggests bonobos, like humans, can understand someone else’s lack of knowledge—and adjust their actions accordingly
A Sunfish Got ‘Lonely’ When Its Aquarium Closed for Renovations. Then, Staff Found a Creative Way to Cheer It Up
The solitary fish named Mambo stopped eating and seemed to be missing its human visitors—so aquarists attached photos of human faces and uniforms to the side of its enclosure
For Chimpanzees, Peeing May Be Contagious—Just Like Yawning Is for Humans, Study Finds
Scientists suggest captive chimpanzees engage in ‘socially contagious urination’—that is, when one primate starts peeing, others quickly follow suit
A Solo Dolphin Is Chattering Away Off Denmark’s Coast—Is He Talking to Himself?
Marine biologists are perplexed by the lone bottlenose dolphin’s vocalizations, because some resemble sounds typically used for communication
Why Do Humans Sing? Traditional Music in 55 Languages Reveals Patterns and Telling Similarities
In a global study, scientists recorded themselves singing and playing music from their own cultures to examine the evolution of song
Male Bonobos, Close Human Relatives Long Thought to Be Peaceful, Are Actually Quite Aggressive, Study Suggests
The new research found bonobos were three times more likely than chimpanzees to commit an act of physical aggression
Song Lyrics Have Become Angrier, Simpler and More Repetitive, Scientists Find
An analysis of more than 12,000 rap, pop, country, rock and R&B songs from the past 50 years shows more emotional and straightforward lyrics
Asian Elephants Bury Their Dead, New Research Suggests
In India, five dead calves were found buried on their backs in irrigation ditches, with evidence that multiple herd members had participated in the burials
These Birds Will Switch Companions to Earn Food but Stick With Family, Study Suggests
Jackdaws, cognitively complex relatives of crows, have intricate social dynamics and mate for life
Male Dolphins Have (Lots of) Wingmen
To find a mate, male dolphins work together in complex social networks that dwarf those of any other animal, except humans, study finds
What Do Pop Stars Have That One-Hit Wonders Don’t
A new study finds that artists who had creative portfolios before an initial hit were more likely to continue creating hits
Negative Effects of Social Media May Impact Adolescent Girls and Boys at Different Ages
A new study suggests certain ‘windows’ of development when youngsters appear most sensitive to technology
Redlined Neighborhoods Have Higher Levels of Air Pollution, Study Suggests
A new analysis documents a link between discriminatory housing practices and local air quality
Why You Can’t Spot a Liar Just by Looking
Psychologists say you can’t confirm deception by the way a person acts—but experts are zeroing in other methods that might actually work
Most People Don’t Know When to Stop Talking, According to Science
A new study finds folks are pretty bad at guessing whether to wrap up a chat or keep talking
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