In the movie Hoppers, scientists “hop” human consciousness into animal-like robots to talk to other species. We asked the experts their thoughts on how conceivable the plot is.

The alarm call sequences of titi monkeys (genera Plecturocebus, Callicebus and Cheracebus) have sparked important debates over whether they exhibit parallels with human language. Some researchers con...

Find out how to register for the European Congress for Behavioural Biology (ECBB) 2026 at ARU, Cambridge, 1-4 September 2026.

Structural and Cognitive Mechanisms of Group Cohesion in Primates - Volume 48

Abstract. The idea that organisms benefit by acquiring information through social connections is a cornerstone of our understanding of social evolution and

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A new report shows that students are shut out of SHAPE education in their home regions, as large swathes of the UK are ‘cold spots’ for humanities, social sciences and arts degrees.

The BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grants are available to support primary research in the humanities and social sciences. These awards, up to £10,000 in value and tenable for up to 24 months, are provi...

Unpaid work in the sciences is advocated as an entry route into scientific careers. We compared the success of UK science graduates who took paid or unpaid work six-months after graduation in obtainin...

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As higher education institutions shed thousands of jobs, we track developments and bring together latest analysis with resources for affected staff and students