Pointing and pantomime are important components of human communication but so far evidence for referential communication in animals is limited. Observations made by researchers Pamela Heidi Douglas and Liza Moscovice of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, make important contributions to this research topic: To solve social conflicts female bonobos invite…
Read MoreThe Science of a Happy Marriage
by Christian Jerrett for The Science of Us Have you ever waited with excitement to share some amazingly good news with your partner, only to experience a surge of frustration and resentment when he or she barely reacts to your announcement? As a society, we place a huge amount of emphasis on being there for…
Read MoreBig Bug Gives Reporter a Big Scare
Fox 5 anchor Brad Wills’ weather report took a hilarious turn when his live shot was interrupted by a massive flying insect. While reporting about the extreme heat in the San Diego area, the bug suddenly flies by Wills’ head as he screams in terror. “Was that live? Are we live?” Wills asks after the insect…
Read MoreLink Between Violent Video Games and Aggression
*Finds insufficient research to link violent video game play to criminal violence WASHINGTON — Violent video game play is linked to increased aggression in players but insufficient evidence exists about whether the link extends to criminal violence or delinquency, according to a new American Psychological Association task force report. “The research demonstrates a consistent relation…
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