Like humans, animals can become stressed when trying to lead a group of peers in a particular direction, a new study from The ...

There’s no shortage of professional associations to join—from local and niche groups to national industry-based ...

University of Delhi scientists Amaan Buniyaadi and Vinod Kumar have found that while artificial light disturbs sleep in all ...

Friendship plays a vital role in supporting mental health and overall well-being, according to experts from the Benilde ...

Sharing a fearful experience can also activate areas of the brain associated with social and emotional processing. Researchers suggest that experiencing fear with others can turn an ordinarily ...

What drives the urge to fit in, and what are the drawbacks and dangers of aligning with and conforming to group dynamics?

Why do violent conflicts between groups persist—even when all sides suffer as a result? Researchers from psychology and ...

Background One approach to help people who are trying to quit smoking is to offer them group-based support. Participants meet regularly, with a facilitator who is typically trained in smoking ...

A chimpanzee named Juma turned out to be quite the trendsetter. He picked up a blade of grass and stuck it in his ear, a ...

A new study by the University of New Mexico suggests certain types of gossiping with your coworkers may actually be good.

While rarely explicitly taught to scientists in training, a set of common values guides science in the quest to advance knowledge while being ethical and trustworthy.

However, a large scale operation will take place next week to evict occupants from the land after years of anti-social behaviour, fires and criminal activity. It comes as Judge Guy Mathieson granted a ...