Social & Behavior

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3-Mar-2026

 

Brain structure volume linked to increased social tolerance in macaques

eLife
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers have found that the size of the amygdala – a region of the brain involved in processing emotions – could be linked to social tolerance in macaque monkeys.

Journal

eLife

Funder

Agence Nationale de la Recherche, Wellcome Trust, French State Region, French State Region, European Regional Development Fund “FEDER Grand Est”

3-Mar-2026

New research finds that romance and sexual intimacy don’t diminish with age

University of New Hampshire
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A study by the University of New Hampshire challenges common assumptions about aging and intimacy, revealing that many single adults aged 60 to 83 continue to prioritize sexual activity in their romantic relationships — underscoring the enduring significance of sex for older adults.

3-Mar-2026

 

Next-generation metabolic theory suggests glycolytic ATP decline may limit lifespan

Impact Journals LLC
Peer-Reviewed Publication

BUFFALO, NY — March 3, 2026 — A new research perspective was published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on February 24, 2026, titled “A decline in glycolytic ATP production is the fundamental mechanism limiting lifespan; species with an optimal rate of decline over time survived.”

Journal

Aging-US

3-Mar-2026

 

Fans value ethics over innovation at AI hologram concerts, new USF study finds

University of South Florida
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Hologram AI concert experiences may look futuristic, with their computer-generated 3D illusions of dead artists performing on stage. But research from the University of South Florida shows their success depends on something very human: ethics, trust and emotional connection.

Journal

International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management

3-Mar-2026

 

Prenatal opioid exposure and well-being through adolescence

PNAS Nexus
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Children with prenatal opioid exposure face struggles in health, education, and social well-being throughout their childhoods and teenage years, even when sociodemographic factors are factored out. 

Journal

PNAS Nexus

3-Mar-2026

Having a ‘growth mindset’ helps entrepreneurs adapt to setbacks

North Carolina State University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study finds entrepreneurs who think they can change their views on being frugal are more resilient when faced with setbacks.

Journal

Journal of Business Venturing Insights

3-Mar-2026

New review calls for deeper, more dynamic understanding of human physiological connection

Bar-Ilan University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

How people connect with one another may be more complex -- and more fascinating -- than previously thought. A new review in Nature Reviews Psychology explores the emerging science of interpersonal physiological synchrony, the phenomenon in which people’s bodies appear to “move together” during social interaction.

Journal

Nature Reviews Psychology