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A study of 100,000 people found we cooperate more than we think

A global study of over 100,000 people revealed that 69% chose to cooperate with strangers for a shared goal, even at personal financial cost, indicating humans are more cooperative than perceived.

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A ‘Stonehenge Prototype’ Aligned with the Solstices Is a Once in a Lifetime Find for These Archaeologists

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NASA’s Webb Finds Clues to Ancient, Distant Origin of Comet 3I/ATLAS

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Apes can imagine too

Scientific experiments reveal that a language-trained bonobo can distinguish real from fake objects and engage in pretend play, suggesting imagination is not unique to humans.

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A study of 100,000 people found we cooperate more than we think

Latest Discoveries

A ‘Stonehenge Prototype’ Aligned with the Solstices Is a Once in a Lifetime Find for These Archaeologists

Willie Cole Traverses ‘Mind, Body, and Soul’ in Expressive Mixed Media Assemblages

NASA’s Webb Finds Clues to Ancient, Distant Origin of Comet 3I/ATLAS

Apes can imagine too

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The Learning Curve

Music's Magic

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