Behavior

New research identifies five distinct sleep subtypes, revealing links between brain patterns, behavior and health

The hominins may have gone on adventures, but they lacked key skills of modern humans

Pigeons seem to defy a century-old psychology law about how rewards and consequences help us learn

Galapagos sharks have been spotted scrubbing off parasites with help from manta rays

Applying new tools to behavioral tests to discern how we learn

Controlling a small group of “noisy” sheep holds hints for computer algorithms

Parasitic beetles are the first animals known to imitate floral scents

When presented with two different types of decisions, the brain accumulates evidence in a similar way

Scientists have learned how male octopuses’ specialized sperm-depositing arm knows where to go

Fashion’s 20-year trend cycle isn’t just based on vibes; it can be mathematically modeled

Tickling may be evolutionarily ancient and recognized across cultures, but science has only scratched the surface of this topic

Raccoons might want to break into your trash can even without delicious leftovers inside