Dunbar’s number: why my theory that humans can only maintain 150 friendships has withstood 30 years of scrutiny
The claim that our brain size limits us to 150 meaningful friendships has been challenged by a recent paper.
Robin Dunbar, Professor of Evolutionary Psychology, Department of Experimental Psycology, University of Oxford •
conversation
May 12, 2021 • ~8 min
May 12, 2021 • ~8 min
Dunbar’s number: has the claim that humans can only maintain 150 friendships withstood 30 years of scrutiny?
The claim that our brain size limits us to 150 meaningful friendships has been challenged by a recent paper.
Robin Dunbar, Professor of Evolutionary Psychology, Department of Experimental Psycology, University of Oxford •
conversation
May 12, 2021 • ~8 min
May 12, 2021 • ~8 min
Where coronavirus variants emerge, surges follow – new research suggests how genomic surveillance can be an early warning system
By merging genomics with classical epidemiology, researchers are able to predict new disease outbreaks based on which viral variants are on the rise.
Darwin Bandoy, Ph.D. Student in Integrative Pathobiology, University of California, Davis •
conversation
May 5, 2021 • ~8 min
May 5, 2021 • ~8 min
Numbers can trip you up during the pandemic – here are 4 tips to help you figure out tricky stats
Understanding numbers in the news or social media can empower you to figure out risks and make good choices. Here's what to look out for to make sure you aren't misled by COVID-19 coverage.
Ellen Peters, Director, Center for Science Communication Research, University of Oregon •
conversation
April 27, 2021 • ~9 min
April 27, 2021 • ~9 min
A few superspreaders transmit the majority of coronavirus cases
Epidemiological data suggests that 80% of COVID-19 cases can be traced to just 20% of those infected with SARS-CoV-2.
Elizabeth McGraw, Professor of Entomology and Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics, Pennsylvania State University •
conversation
June 5, 2020 • ~8 min
June 5, 2020 • ~8 min
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