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Culture vultures

Monkeys found to conform to social norms.

Date
25 April 2013
Category
Research

The old grey whistle test

How dolphins keep it in the family.

Date
20 February 2013
Category
Research

Monkey see, monkey do

Humans are not the only creatures who learn through imitation, new research has found.

Date
11 October 2012
Category
University news

The art of copying

Scientists tell us that even copying mistakes can be good.

Date
8 April 2010
Category
Research

Monkey see, monkey do

Social conformity is not a uniquely human character trait.

Date
4 December 2009
Category
Research

Why do we behave the way we do?

Major human behaviour conference in St Andrews.

Date
6 April 2009
Category
Research

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