Behaviour Research

A recent study indicates that Mount Everest may have increased in height due to a river capture event that occurred approximately 89,000 years ago. Researchers from University College London, including Adam Smith, explored how the unusual behaviour of the Arun River and its erosion contributed to this change. The findings suggest that the capture o...

A recent study published in the journal Neuron reveals insights into why both monkeys and humans struggle under pressure. Researchers found that stress impairs brain signals crucial for movement execution when faced with high rewards. The study, involving monkeys completing tasks for water, demonstrated that performance declined when potential rewa...

Recent research suggests that orcas in the Iberian Peninsula may be using yachts as practice targets rather than simply attacking for revenge or play. This theory proposes that young orcas are practising their hunting techniques on sailboats, particularly targeting the rudders. Since 2020, there have been numerous reports of orcas ramming and damag...

Many people have seen dogs fetch, but cats like to get into the game too. Despite their very different hunting and play styles, fetching appears to combine elements of predatory and social behaviour for both species.

Researchers from IIT Guwahati and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have made a surprising discovery that could reshape our understanding of X-ray pulsars. They found that the X-rays emitted by Swift J0243.6+6124, the first known Galactic Ultraluminous X-ray Pulsar, exhibit an unexpectedly low level of polarization. This pulsar, which i...

The world of microscopy has reached a new frontier with the debut of the world's fastest microscope, a groundbreaking device that captures electron motion at an astonishing rate of 625 attoseconds. This innovative tool, developed by physicist Mohammed Hassan and his team at the University of Arizona, marks a significant advancement in the ability t...

The research, based on a survey of 412 pet owners, found that surviving cats exhibited signs of grief-like behaviors, such as increased vocalization, changes in appetite, and altered sleep patterns.

On analysing the data, the researchers found that chimpanzees have a timing similar to that seen in humans - pauses of about 120 milliseconds each between a gesture and its response.

Over the years, researchers have noticed that when an elephant makes a vocalization to a group of other elephants, all of them respond. But sometimes when that same elephant makes a similar call to the group, only a single elephant responds.

Problematic smartphone users were linked to antisocial behaviour and fear of missing out.

The father's diet can affect the anxiety levels in their sons and the metabolism of their daughters before they are even conceived, according to new research conducted in mice.

Researchers have linked a brain region to how humans adjust their thoughts and attention when distracted. The link is significant as it provides insights into the cognitive and behavioural adverse effects of a treatment used for Parkinson's sufferers

Researchers recommend focusing on healthy behaviours like exercise and a good diet, which can improve both health and appearance over time.

Snow leopards have been dubbed the "ghosts of the mountains" for their elusive behaviour, but Indian researchers have successfully photographed more than 200 in a landmark study estimating at least 718 across the country.

Twitter has provided users with a trove of information since it was launched, and its archives allow for instant and complete access to every public tweet, which has positioned Twitter both as an archive of collective human behaviour and as a credentialing and fact-checking service on a global scale. Here's how the loss of Twitter would impact the ...

A recent study indicates that Mount Everest may have increased in height due to a river capture event that occurred approximately 89,000 years ago. Researchers from University College London, including Adam Smith, explored how the unusual behaviour of the Arun River and its erosion contributed to this change. The findings suggest that the capture o...

A recent study published in the journal Neuron reveals insights into why both monkeys and humans struggle under pressure. Researchers found that stress impairs brain signals crucial for movement execution when faced with high rewards. The study, involving monkeys completing tasks for water, demonstrated that performance declined when potential rewa...

Recent research suggests that orcas in the Iberian Peninsula may be using yachts as practice targets rather than simply attacking for revenge or play. This theory proposes that young orcas are practising their hunting techniques on sailboats, particularly targeting the rudders. Since 2020, there have been numerous reports of orcas ramming and damag...

Many people have seen dogs fetch, but cats like to get into the game too. Despite their very different hunting and play styles, fetching appears to combine elements of predatory and social behaviour for both species.

Researchers from IIT Guwahati and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have made a surprising discovery that could reshape our understanding of X-ray pulsars. They found that the X-rays emitted by Swift J0243.6+6124, the first known Galactic Ultraluminous X-ray Pulsar, exhibit an unexpectedly low level of polarization. This pulsar, which i...

The world of microscopy has reached a new frontier with the debut of the world's fastest microscope, a groundbreaking device that captures electron motion at an astonishing rate of 625 attoseconds. This innovative tool, developed by physicist Mohammed Hassan and his team at the University of Arizona, marks a significant advancement in the ability t...

The research, based on a survey of 412 pet owners, found that surviving cats exhibited signs of grief-like behaviors, such as increased vocalization, changes in appetite, and altered sleep patterns.

On analysing the data, the researchers found that chimpanzees have a timing similar to that seen in humans - pauses of about 120 milliseconds each between a gesture and its response.

Over the years, researchers have noticed that when an elephant makes a vocalization to a group of other elephants, all of them respond. But sometimes when that same elephant makes a similar call to the group, only a single elephant responds.

Problematic smartphone users were linked to antisocial behaviour and fear of missing out.

The father's diet can affect the anxiety levels in their sons and the metabolism of their daughters before they are even conceived, according to new research conducted in mice.

Researchers have linked a brain region to how humans adjust their thoughts and attention when distracted. The link is significant as it provides insights into the cognitive and behavioural adverse effects of a treatment used for Parkinson's sufferers

Researchers recommend focusing on healthy behaviours like exercise and a good diet, which can improve both health and appearance over time.

Snow leopards have been dubbed the "ghosts of the mountains" for their elusive behaviour, but Indian researchers have successfully photographed more than 200 in a landmark study estimating at least 718 across the country.

Twitter has provided users with a trove of information since it was launched, and its archives allow for instant and complete access to every public tweet, which has positioned Twitter both as an archive of collective human behaviour and as a credentialing and fact-checking service on a global scale. Here's how the loss of Twitter would impact the ...