Humans

How ‘winner and loser effects’ impact social rank in animals — and humans

Research has shown that in many animals, the winners of a fight are more likely to win subsequent contests, while…

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Australian study proves ‘humans are planet’s most frightening predator’

Australia lacks fearsome large carnivores like lions and wolves, and the relative lack of fear that marsupials like kangaroos and…

2 years ago

AI systems are already skilled at deceiving and manipulating humans

Many artificial intelligence (AI) systems have already learned how to deceive humans, even systems that have been trained to be…

2 years ago

AI outperforms humans in standardized tests of creative potential

Score another one for artificial intelligence. In a recent study, 151 human participants were pitted against ChatGPT-4 in three tests…

2 years ago

How did humans learn to walk? New evolutionary study offers an earful

Humans and our closest relatives, living apes, display a remarkable diversity of types of locomotion -- from walking upright on…

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New study reveals the profound impact of forced separation between humans and their pets

Pet owners forced to be separated from their animals in crisis situations, including those who are victims of domestic violence,…

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Humans are disrupting natural ‘salt cycle’ on a global scale, new study shows

The planet's demand for salt comes at a cost to the environment and human health, according to a new scientific…

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