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·August 23, 2018·3 min read

Ant-y Social: Ant Study Reveals Evolutionary Benefits of Group Living

A new study of ant populations reveals group living confers immediate benefits, even among genetically identical individuals. The study revealed larger groups produced more offspring and greater stability than smaller groups. The study may shed new light on the evolution of social behavior.

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·August 21, 2018·4 min read

Core Thinking Error Underlies Belief in Creationism and Conspiracy Theories

Researchers report teleological thinking, a single and powerful cognitive bias which entails the perception of final causes or an overriding purpose in natural events, is linked to two seemingly unconnected beliefs; conspiracy theories and creationism.

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·August 16, 2018·4 min read

Dominant Men Make Decisions Faster

Regardless of social context, highly dominant males respond faster in situations where decisions need to be made, a new study reports.

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·August 10, 2018·4 min read

How the Sense of Smell Developed

A new study may help answer the age old questions as to whether animals' sense of smell became so viable. The findings shed light on why some animals developed extraordinary olfactory systems.

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·August 9, 2018·4 min read

Evolutionary Changes in Brain May Have Led to Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

According to researchers, neuropsychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia could be a byproduct of evolution.

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·August 5, 2018·4 min read

Study Challenges Evolution of How Humans Acquired Language

A new study challenges how we think about how humans acquired language. The study found no evidence that recent, human specific selection occurs for the FOXP2 gene in relation to language development

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·July 24, 2018·4 min read

Learning Arithmetic Refines the Primal Brain System for Representing Quantity

A new study reports gaining expertise with symbolic math refines the primal system of quantity representation in the brain, not the other way around.

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·July 23, 2018·4 min read

A Possible Origin of Human Speech

Researchers have identified a neural network in the brains of monkeys that may represent a common evolutionary origin for social communication and human speech.

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·July 9, 2018·5 min read

40 Genes Associated with Aggression Identified

Researchers have identified 40 new genes they believe are related to aggressive behavior in both humans and mice. The findings deepen understanding of the genetic basis of aggressiveness.

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·July 3, 2018·3 min read

Researchers Uncover Secret to Intelligence in Parrots

A new study of parrots reveals evidence of convergent evolution between bird and primate brains. The findings have the potential to shed light on the neural basis for human intelligence.