Young, infected Lasius neglectus ants will send out an altruistic "kill me" signal to worker ants, a new study finds, as part ...

The research focused on Lasius neglectus, a species of garden ant. Unlike adult workers, which can leave the nest to die when they are gravely ill, young pupae are immobile and remain sealed in ...

Women are intuitively more altruistic than men, even women who identify with traditionally masculine traits such as power, dominance, and independence, a new Yale-led meta-analysis of 22 studies shows ...

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True altruism is rare behavior in animals, but a new study by Penn State researchers has found that honey bees display this trait. Additionally, they found that an evolutionary battle of genetics may ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Honeybees are a model of teamwork in nature, with their complex ...

There were more than 20,000 kidney transplants in the United States last year, with some cases involving donors providing organs to complete strangers. On Monday, CBSN profiled the psychology behind ...

Ant colonies operate as tightly coordinated "superorganisms" with individual ants working together, much like the cells of a body, to ensure their collective health. Researchers at the Institute of ...

Two new books use the latest brain science to figure out what makes us behave selflessly – and also suggest practical steps for encouraging it IN 1851, Auguste Comte, the French philosopher and father ...

When Abigail Marsh was 19, a complete stranger risked his life to save her from a car accident. Today, she studies what motivates us to help others — and why some of us are "extraordinary" altruists.

Scores of psychological studies suggest that, for guys, attractiveness isn't just about the way you look. From being a talented musician to walking a dog, there are plenty of traits and behaviors that ...