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The tiered system of groups is surprisingly similar to those of humans, according to the authors of the research published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B. (Photo: AFP)

Gorillas making social studies tricky with their complex social...

A study revealed that just like humans, gorillas form 'complex societies'.

10 July 2019 9:55 AM IST

Findings show strong evidence for the presence of genetic assortative mating for education. (Photo: Pixabay)

DNA affects mate selection for intelligence

Among the highest ranking qualities people look for in a potential partner are intelligence and educational attainment.

25 Nov 2016 3:10 PM IST

The large sabre-like canine is a sexually selected trait. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mammals use their teeth to seduce mate: study

This reshapes our understanding of our deep evolutionary root, particularly that of the canine which likely originated...

12 Nov 2016 12:24 PM IST

According to the research, rather than humans actively taming wild wolves, it would have started with the animals approaching hunter-gatherer camps in search of food. (Photo: AP)

Study sheds new light on dog domestication

Experts say pet dogs trace their roots to single group of wolves that crossed path of humans 40,000 years ago.

19 July 2017 12:36 PM IST

This is because it would be extremely unlikely that life formed quickly on Earth but did not arise anywhere else. (Photo: Pixabay)

Alien life is common in universe: study

The existence of the rocks the scientists analysed is also rather remarkable.

19 Dec 2017 2:11 PM IST

Our ability to think and memorise information arises from our nervous systems. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Memory shifts into high gear when we think of raising kids'

The study demonstrates that our genes not only influence our anatomy and physiology, but also the ways in which we...

17 Dec 2017 4:32 PM IST

Blue-winged amazon parrot (Photo: Youtube)

Now, a new species of parrot!

Evolved roughly a million years ago, they have distinctive shape and plumage and squawk.

28 Jun 2017 10:14 AM IST

Researchers explain how organic material - the dead bodies of simple lifeforms - accumulated in the earths sedimentary rocks.

Dip in oxygen levels delayed evolution by 2 million years

The 'Great Oxidation Event' introduced oxygen into the atmosphere around 2.4 billion years ago.

5 Feb 2017 1:46 PM IST

The rated strength of a male body accounts for a full 70 per cent of the variance in attractiveness. (Photo: Pixabay)

Strong upper body key to mens bodily attractiveness: study

strong upper body, wide shoulders, being physically fit and having greater hand-grip strength make men attractive to...

14 Dec 2017 12:51 PM IST