Latest Behavior Stories

University of Exeter Scientists at the University of Exeter and Texas A&M University found that when fish fight over food, it is personality, rather than size, that determines whether they will be victorious. The findings suggest that when resources are in short supply personality traits such as aggression could be more important than strength when it comes to survival. The study, published in the journal Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, found that small fish were able to do...

Children who are exposed to negative parenting – including abuse, neglect but also overprotection – are more likely to experience childhood bullying by their peers, according to a meta-analysis of 70 studies of more than 200,000 children. The research, led by the University of Warwick and published in the journal Child Abuse & Neglect, found the effects of poor parenting were stronger for children who are both a victim and perpetrator of bulling (bully-victims) than children who...

Study confirms link between school climate and violence School violence is a very important social issue world-wide. It poses a significant threat to the health, achievement, and well-being of students. Although the most highly published incidents involve serious physical violence, less serious forms of physical aggression and psychological violence (including harassment, bullying, and relational aggression) present far more prevalent and persistent problems. During the last twenty...

Viewing sexually explicit material through media such as the Internet, videos, and magazines may be directly linked with the sexual behavior of adolescents and young adults, but only to a very small extent. That is the conclusion of a new study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. The findings suggest that the practice is just one of many factors that may influence the sexual behaviors of young people. Concerns have been raised that viewing sexually explicit material may negatively...

ENFIELD, Conn., April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On 20 July 2013, the chemical requirements of the EU Toy Directive (2009/48/EC) will come into effect. The full implementation of this directive will pose a significant challenge to suppliers of toys to the European market. Manufacturers will be required to ensure compliance of any raw materials used in toys entering the European Union from this date. Toys must be manufactured so as to prevent exposure of children to harmful chemical...

Pet insurance can be a life-saver and help pay for a life-threatening injury or illness for your pet. DugDug’s new online Pet-Insurance Tool gives pet owners the best insurance plan options available to suit your budget. New York, New York (PRWEB) April 24, 2013 Pet parents know that Fido is more than a dog; he is a family member and an investment. As such, parents will want the best in medical and veterinary care to cover their furry companions in sickness and in health – especially...

Pet parents learn training tips from experts Victoria Stilwell, Ian Dunbar, Tony Knight, Camilla Gray-Nelson and more during Merrick Pet Care’s Dogington University. Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) April 24, 2013 As part of a larger initiative to educate pet parents on how to have the healthiest and happiest dogs and promote the importance of responsible dog parenting, The Dogington Post and Merrick Pet Care teamed up to create “Merrick Pet Care’s Dogington University,” a series of eight...

Plasma protein fetuin-B regulates hardening of the zona pellucida and thus ensures the fertilization capacity of the ovum Scientists in Mainz and Aachen have discovered a new mechanism that controls egg cell fertility and that might have future therapeutic potential. It was revealed by Professor Dr. Walter Stöcker of the Institute of Zoology at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) that the blood protein fetuin-B plays an important and previously unknown role in the fertilization of...

As demands for long work hours continue to increase, an Indiana University study found that mothers are more likely than other employees to leave jobs in male-dominated fields. This trend was not seen in balanced or female-dominated occupations. "Mothers were 52 percent more likely than other women to leave their jobs if they were working a 50-hour week or more, but only in occupations dominated by men," said Youngjoo Cha, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology at IU...

Brett Smith for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online The perceptions of individuals or communities can shift based on context, and a new study in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science shows that people see threats as more imminent when they are alone compared to when they are with a group. According to two Michigan State University researchers, the visual bias of a perceived threat can change with respect to social context. “Having one’s group or posse around...