Smithsonian Magazine

Ants in the Spotlight: The Hidden Gaps in Neotropical Ant Behavior Research

A recent study from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) reveals that, despite their outsized ecological impact ...

Marcus Autism Center to conduct largest study of autism spectrum behavior in US

The Marcus Autism Center announced it will conduct the largest study of behavior, brain and genomic biomarkers in children ...
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Study finds associations between gut microbiota composition and autism

A study conducted in Taiwan found that autistic individuals tend to show differences in gut microbiota composition compared ...

'Part of the evolutionary fabric of our societies': Same-sex sexual behavior in primates may be a survival strategy, study finds

A new study comparing 59 species of primates linked same-sex sexual behavior to scarce resources and more predators in ...
WSAW

Study shows student behavior is major concern for educators

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - It’s back to school time and it’s no secret returning to class isn’t a fan favorite for some students. The same goes for some teachers too. Wisconsin public schools are dealing ...
The Harvard Crimson

Harvard Researchers Develop AI-Driven Framework To Study Social Interactions, A Step Forward for Autism Research

Harvard researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence-driven framework to track and analyze how rats interact in social environments, offering a new tool for studying autism and other ...
New York Post

The reason superhero films might actually be good for society: study

Superheroes are saving the real world, too. A study published in The Journal of Psychology in August found that superhero movies can promote prosocial behavior — actions that benefits other people or ...