News

  1. Anthropology

    When the fish stop biting, ice fishers follow the crowd

    Study showcases how modern-day foragers stick together when seeking food. Such social forces could help explain the emergence of complex thinking.

    By Sujata Gupta
  2. Animals

    A bonobo’s imaginary tea party suggests apes can play pretend

    Apes, like humans, are capable of pretend play, challenging long-held views about how animals think, a new study suggests.

    By RJ Mackenzie
  3. Neuroscience

    Babies brains’ can follow a beat as soon as they’re born

    Brain scans and signals show babies can sort images and sense rhythm, offering new insight into how infant brains are wired from the start.

    By Nora Bradford
  4. Health & Medicine

    The best way to help Alzheimer’s patients may be to help their caregivers

    A mathematical model simulated patient outcomes when given caregiver support or an expensive Alzheimer’s drug to determine cost and health benefits.