Behavior

Machine-learning systems could help flag hateful, threatening or offensive language 

Changes in social relationships over the apes’ lifetimes provide clues about both animal and human cognition

Protest expert Aldon Morris explains how social justice movements succeed

Mutual criticism in research is necessary, but it needn’t be nasty

We need to agree on the evidence—so we can disagree on what to do in light of it

How different messages motivate entrepreneurs

A massive amount of information downloaded from Parler includes potentially incriminating material. But innocuous posts on mainstream platforms can also create vulnerabilities

Using pictures to convey the pandemic’s harsh reality is a communication strategy that requires nuance and empathy

The first step is to understand that it’s not just about exhaustion or tiredness—or depleting a mental resource

Some dog population genetics show similarities to ours, such as in the ability to digest grains. But other lineages differ.  

Noninvasive electrical zaps, tuned specifically to individual brain-activity patterns, appear to reduce checking, hoarding and other compulsions for up to three months

Campaigns to change behavior thrive on three factors: social influence, social norms and vivid examples