A hallmark of human societies is the scale at which we cooperate with many others, even when they are not closely genetically related to us.
Operant chambers are small enclosures used to test animal behavior and cognition.
Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia in post-industrialized populations.
A recent developmental study reveals that—at least in primates—a slow life history might be a prerequisite for skilled manipulation and technological behavior.
Temporal aspects of child and adolescent time allocation in diverse cultural settings have been difficult to model using conventional statistical techniques.
Pheasants' heads cool rapidly as they prepare to fight – then heat up afterwards, new research shows.
Across diverse societies, task assignment is a socialization practice that gradually builds children's instrumental skills and integrates them into the flow of daily activities in their community.
SLEEP You may think that a good night’s sleep should be uninterrupted. But in fact, the neurotransmitter noradrenaline causes you to wake up more than 100 times a night, new research from the University of Copenhagen concludes. It is perfectly normal and may even indicate that you have slept well.
Behavior is a way for organisms to respond flexibly to the environmental conditions they encounter.
Study suggests a common mechanism underlies some behavioral traits seen in autism and schizophrenia.
We examine the relationship between niche construction theory (NCT) and human behavioral ecology (HBE), two branches of evolutionary science that are important sources of theory in archeology.
Study offers evidence, based on gravitational waves, to show that the total area of a black hole’s event horizon can never decrease.
Rice U. scientists optimize biomaterials screening, identify ‘winning’ formulations
CANCER How do you detect a dangerous cancer if you do not know exactly what to look for or where? New research into biliary tract cancer conducted at the University of Copenhagen can pave the way for early detection of the deadliest cancers.
Molecules containing heavy and deformed radioactive nuclei may help scientists to measure symmetry-violating phenomena and identify signs of dark matter.
Scientists have developed a new way to identify and reduce the impact of chemicals and diseases in global aquaculture (fish farming).
An international group of researchers has been studying a group of microorganisms called Asgard archaea for several years.
Becoming a parent often brings great joy, but not always.
The fluttery flight of butterflies has so far been somewhat of a mystery to researchers, given their unusually large and broad wings relative to their body size.
Half of all young people treated for severe obesity have neuropsychiatric problems, according to a new study by researchers from Lund University and Gothenburg, Sweden, among others.