Your style of social media use may be connected to your wellbeing
A new experimental task reveals distinct styles of engagement on social networking sites associated with different perceptions of social connectedness.
Jan. 4, 2023 • ~6 min
From in-crowds to power couples, network science uncovers the hidden structure of community dynamics
A mathematical method of analyzing networks can spot hidden features such as people who wield soft power in organizations.
July 21, 2022 • ~10 min
Ancient DNA helps reveal social changes in Africa 50,000 years ago that shaped the human story
A new study doubles the age of ancient DNA in sub-Saharan Africa, revealing how people moved, mingled and had children together over the last 50,000 years.
Feb. 23, 2022 • ~13 min
The neuroscience behind why your brain may need time to adjust to 'un-social distancing'
Ready to party post-pandemic, but at the same time feeling shy? Here's how social isolation affects the brain – and what research suggests about the effects of resocialization.
June 28, 2021 • ~8 min
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.
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.
May 12, 2021 • ~8 min
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