human behavior
Coverage of human behavior in the Nexus archive.
- Stolen chips really do taste better! French fries are rated as crispier, saltier and more delicious when they're taken from another person's portion, study finds
A study found that French fries taken from another person's portion are perceived as crispier, saltier, and more delicious. This phenomenon highlights how social dynamics influence food perception and enjoyment.
- A mysterious decade-long war rages deep in the Ugandan rainforest. But this battle is not about religion or oil. It is between chimps, not men. Now alarmed scientists fear it contains a chilling prophecy for humankind
A decade-long conflict among chimpanzees in the Ugandan rainforest has alarmed scientists, who warn it may reflect troubling parallels for human behavior. The war, unrelated to human interests like religion or oil, highlights concerns about violence and social dynamics in both primates and humans.
- A worst-case solar storm could trigger panic buying and public unrest, report warns
A report warns that a severe solar storm could trigger panic buying, public unrest, and misinformation. Scientists highlight extreme space weather's potential to influence human behavior, leading to societal disruptions.