Social science

The Biology of the Wild Dog: The Voting Sneeze

How does a pack decide when to hunt? Discover the African Wild Dog and the extreme biology of Democratic Sneezing and Collective Decision Making.

The Science of Honeybee Swarms: Quorum Sensing

How does a 10,000-bee swarm choose a new home? Discover the Honeybee Swarm and the extreme biology of Quorum Sensing and the 'Waggle Dance' debate.

The Science of the Honeyguide: Interspecies Call

Meet the bird that talks to humans. Discover the Greater Honeyguide and the extreme biology of Interspecies Collaborative Hunting.

The Science of Meerkats: Sentinel Logic

Who watches the watcher? Discover the Meerkat and the extreme biology of Sentinel behavior and Altruistic Vigilance.

Oxytocin and the Empathy Gap: Bridging Social Divides

The complex role of the 'cuddle hormone' in in-group bonding and out-group exclusion.

The Neurobiology of Moral Decision-Making: The PFC and the Architecture of Ethics

A deep dive into the neural basis of morality, investigating the roles of the prefrontal cortex, the temporoparietal junction, and the neurochemical modulators that govern our sense of right and wrong.