Social Trends : Science World Report

Sep 12, 2014 07:31 AM EDT

How Movies Impact Dog Breeds: Popularity Can Last for 10 Years After Release

It's perhaps not surprising that dogs that are featured in movies become popular pets soon afterward. Now, though, scientists have taken a closer look at this phenomenon and have found that the effect last for ten years after the movie is first released.

Jul 25, 2014 07:37 AM EDT

Wildlife and Social Conflicts Linked: Loss of Resources May Cause Unrest

Scientists have managed to draw links between wildlife loss and social conflicts, which may give conservationists a new problem to tackle in the future.

Jul 17, 2014 08:56 AM EDT

Do Women Really Talk More Than Men? Social Setting is Key

Do women really talk more than men? It depends on exactly what's being talked about, according to a new study.

Jul 03, 2014 05:08 PM EDT

'Monkey See, Monkey Do?': Chimps Keep Up with Social Trends

Just like humans, chimpanzees, too, like to spruce up their style. A recent study published in the journal Animal Cognition found that chimpanzees also like to keep up with the latest fashion trends going around.