Recent sensory experiences adversely impact perceptual decisions, study finds

People's perceptions and their interpretation of the world are known to often be influenced by their expectations and past ...
Rochester Institute of Technology

RIT faculty earns NSF CAREER award to study human behavior using machine learning

A Rochester Institute of Technology professor has earned a prestigious National Science Foundation award to use computers to better understand human behavior and social interaction. Ifeoma Nwogu, an ...
News4Jax

UF study finds risky human behavior, not alligator aggression, leads to bites

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Risky human behavior, not aggression by alligators, is the leading cause of alligator bites, according to a groundbreaking study by scientists at the University of Florida and ...

Same-sex sexual behavior observed in dozens of primate species, suggesting evolutionary origin

A new study posits that same-sex sexual behavior developed to help primates in complex social groups ease tension, reduce ...
Earth.com

Same-sex behavior in primates and other animals may be an evolved survival strategy

Same-sex behavior is widespread in primates and may help strengthen social bonds and improve survival under challenging ...
Orlando Weekly

‘Risky human behavior’ is top cause of Florida alligator attacks, new study says

A University of Florida study has determined the top cause of alligator bites in Florida, and it’s probably not a surprise to anyone who’s set foot in the state. Researchers found that “risky human ...