Howard Rheingold talks about the coming world of collaboration, participatory media and collective action -- and how Wikipedia is really an outgrowth of our natural human instinct to work as a group.

Why do people punish altruism? Normal forms of penalty, aim to discipline free riders to ensure cooperation and growth. However antisocial punishment penalizes those who contribute to the welfare of the group. This counterintuitive twist...

As animals, we owe a lot to the single-celled organisms that came before us. These are the organisms that laid the chemical groundwork for how we live, from the DNA and proteins within them to the molecules they released into the...

Dolphins are one of the smartest animal species on Earth. In fact, their encephalization quotient (their brain size compared to the average for their body size) is second only to humans. But exactly how smart are they? Lori Marino...

The video Video Introduction “Labor Unions” explains how labor unions formed in the United States and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of labor unions.

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Some teachers say they try "group work" but then complain that it doesn't work. In reality, those students don't see the benefits of group work and don't have the skills to effectively work as a team. That's where the activities and...

Aerobics is a popular form of exercise that involves rhythmic movements set to music. It was originally developed by the US Army as a training tool, and has since become a fun and effective way to improve flexibility, endurance, and...

Social structures in animal groups are essential for their survival and adaptation. Mammals display hierarchical dynamics where dominant individuals manage resources. Birds form flocks for foraging and safety, while vocal communication...

We have learned all about so-called "survival of the fittest" which is a phrase we associate with natural selection. We typically associate this concept with competition for resources, but there are situations in which this involves the...

A group of women in Rwanda make beautiful abstract paintings on wood and molded cow dung. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Subscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the...

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Professor Fiske's research addresses how stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination are encouraged or discouraged by social relationships, such as cooperation, competition, and power. We begin with the premise that people easily...

Professor Fiske's research addresses how stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination are encouraged or discouraged by social relationships, such as cooperation, competition, and power. We begin with the premise that people easily...

Watch a video preview of the exhibition Delirious: Art at the Limits of Reason, 1950–1980, on view at The Met Breuer from September 13, 2017, through January 14, 2018. Featuring Kelly Baum, Cynthia Hazen Polsky and Leon Polsky Curator of...