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EVOLUTION AND HUMAN BEHAVIOUR
From chatbots to behavioural AI: Stanford study reveals emerging AI personality systemsAI is increasingly simulating stable human-like behaviour, often perceived as personality. Stanford HAI research shows these patterns arise...09 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM IST- Scientists could hardly believe what these octopuses learned to do with a simple mirror, their impressive ability has left researchers stunnedA new study reveals octopuses possess remarkable intelligence. These sea creatures can now use mirrors to find hidden food. This ability wa...05 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
- Parrots masturbate too: New study finds it's natural for both males and females and more common in parent-raised birdsA new study reveals that masturbation in birds is a natural and widespread behavior, challenging the long-held belief that it's solely a si...04 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
- Why macaques and humans start copying each other in shared spacesHumans and macaques are developing shared social behaviors. These monkeys learn from people in unexpected ways. Scientists observe mutual b...19 May, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
- Why are 90% humans right-handed? Scientists finally find a fascinating answerScientists have uncovered a new theory for why most humans are right-handed. A major study suggests upright walking and a rapidly expanding...19 May, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
- Neanderthal babies may have grown at surprisingly rapid speeds compared with modern humansScientists unearthed a Neanderthal infant, Amud 7, in Israel. Its bones and brain were larger than expected for its age. This suggests Nean...08 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
- Ancient disease pressures may have driven early human migration patternsNew research reveals malaria's profound impact on early human settlements across Africa. Scientists used advanced models to show how diseas...08 May, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
- This tiny spider uses city lights to become an efficient urban predatorA minuscule spider, Pikelinia floydmuraria, is revolutionizing predator behavior studies by hunting prey significantly larger than itself. ...08 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Carl Rogers: 'The only person who is educated is the one…'—Inspiring quotes by the famous American psychologist, esteemed as one of the founders of humanistic psychologyQuote of the Day: Carl Rogers, a pioneer in psychology, believed true education is about learning to learn and change. His influential quot...06 May, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Carl Jung: 'Life really does begin at 40. Up until then you are just doing research'Carl Jung believed the first 40 years of life are about learning and meeting society’s expectations. Real growth begins later, when people ...30 Apr, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
- Animals in the courtroomThe podcast 'The Courts of the Living' challenges conventional views on animals and legal systems, advocating for a broader understanding o...02 Sep, 2025, 11.40 PM IST
- Adjusting to cold weather was the root cause of social behaviours: StudyThe study was led by researchers from Northwest University in China and a team including the University of Bristol (UK) and the University ...05 Jun, 2023, 08.12 PM IST
- Whales, dolphins have human-like 'cultures': StudyWhales and dolphins live in tightly-knit social groups, have complex relationships, communicate with each other and even have regional dial...17 Oct, 2017, 04.55 PM IST
- Whales, dolphins have rich 'human-like' cultures: StudyLondon, Oct 17 (IANS) Whales and dolphins live in tightly-knit social groups, have complex relationships, talk to each other and even have ...17 Oct, 2017, 04.07 PM IST
- Zebras, giraffes, impalas and other evolutionary conundrums (Book Review)Title: How the Zebra Got its Stripes And Other Darwinian Just So Stories; Author: Leo Grasset (translated by Barbara Mellor); Publisher: Pr...22 Dec, 2016, 10.37 AM IST
- 'Mr Right Now' safer bet than waiting for 'Mr Right'"Primitive humans were likely forced to bet on whether or not they could find a better mate," said Chris Adami, MSU professor of microbiolo...08 Feb, 2015, 02.28 PM IST
- Trying to quit smoking? Avoid pretty womenMen are less likely to quit smoking when looking at attractive women, according to a new study which asked men to rate how appealing pictur...14 Jan, 2015, 06.31 PM IST
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