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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Risky human behavior, not aggression by alligators, is the leading cause of alligator bites, according to a groundbreaking study by scientists at the University of Florida and ...

In English, they are called “desire lanes,” but I like the Dutch name most: “elephant paths.” You find them when pedestrians or cyclists take a shorter route than they were supposed to take, creating ...

Other people can be baffling. Even in our closest relationships, loved ones frequently behave in ways that can seem inexplicable. Why can’t your friend recognize her self-destructive foibles? Why do ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Have you planned out your holiday gift giving yet? If you’re anything like ...

What is the best way to frame human behavior? According to the unified theory of psychology 1, we can think of human beings as: (a) animals engaged in “behavioral investments” who are also (b) ...