Research in evolutionary psychology attracts considerable attention, from both enthusiasts and critics. Evolutionary researchers devote substantial effort to correcting misperceptions of the field, ...

The study found that bird species who nest in tree cavities have independently evolved heightened aggression across lineages, particularly in females. Scientists have long wondered whether evolution ...

In Hungary, ethological research is most often identified with tests on dogs, but novel methodological advances could bring another species, the paradise fish, into the spotlight. Fish are easy to ...

Evolutionary psychology is a powerful approach to understanding human behavior and mental processes – leading to advancements in such important domains as education (see Gray, 2011), physical health ...

A simple neural change alters mating preferences in male butterflies, aiding rapid behavioral evolution, researchers report. A simple neural change alters mating preferences in male butterflies, ...

New research on bird behavior suggests that evolution may repeat itself. Scientists have long wondered whether evolution would follow the same path if history had a chance for a “do-over.” The new ...

When the environment changes dramatically, animals from mollusks to crows can make big changes in their behavior that enable them to survive. For example, marmots and ground squirrels in California ...

Altruistic behavior is often seen as an exclusively human characteristic. However, behavioral research has uncovered numerous examples of altruistic behavior in the animal kingdom. In a new study, ...

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Using artificial intelligence technology and mathematical modeling, a research group led by Nagoya University has revealed that human behavior, such as lockdowns and isolation measures, affect the ...