Tag: Social Bonds
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Primates’ same-sex behavior reinforces bonds under environmental stress
Introduction: A closer look at primate social life When people think of animal sexuality, they often imagine reproduction as the sole driver. Yet a growing body of research shows that sexual behavior in non-human primates serves a wider repertoire of social functions. A recent study by researchers including Prof. Vincent Savolainen suggests that same-sex sexual…
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Primate Bonds: Same-Sex Behavior Reinforces Groups Under Stress
Introduction: Why study same-sex behavior in primates? Researchers have long explored the complexities of animal social life, but a growing body of work highlights how same-sex sexual behavior can play a functional role beyond reproduction. In non-human primates, scientists are observing patterns where same-sex interactions appear to strengthen social ties, mediate conflict, and help groups…
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Primate Same-Sex Behavior Bonds Under Environmental Stress
New research points to a social function for same-sex interactions in primates Researchers studying primate societies have long observed a range of sexual behaviours beyond reproduction. A recent wave of analysis, led by experts including Vincent Savolainen, proposes that same-sex sexual behaviour in non-human primates may play an important role in maintaining social cohesion when…
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Craig’s Long Life: Key Lessons for Elephant Conservation
Introduction The death of a famous wild animal often carries a weight beyond the animal’s own lifetime. When that creature is an iconic elephant named Craig, the moment becomes a lens through which we examine the broader challenges and opportunities in elephant conservation. Craig’s long life offers more than a mournful headline; it provides evidence…
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London exhibition explores mental health and social bonds in polarised times
About the Exhibition An upcoming London exhibition turns attention to how mental health intersects with the social fabric of contemporary life. Through a bold array of artworks—from portraits and abstract canvases to performative pieces—the show invites visitors to consider how communities stay connected (or drift apart) in an era of heightened division and rapid digital…
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Mental health and social bonds in polarised exhibition
Introduction: art as a mirror of polarised times A new exhibition in London aims to open a conversation about mental health and social bonds at a moment many describe as deeply divided. Through a varied lineup of paintings, installations, and mixed-media works, the show invites visitors to reflect on how individual well-being intersects with the…
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London Exhibition Explores Mental Health and Social Bonds in Polarised Times
Overview: Art That Reflects Our Polarised World A new London exhibition turns the spotlight on mental health and the fragile social ties that bind communities in an era of polarisation. Curated to spark dialogue as much as admiration, the show brings together a diverse mix of artworks that range from intimate portraits to arresting installations.…
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A New Object Library in Bernex to Foster Social Connections
On September 20, the picturesque commune of Bernex, located in the Swiss Canton of Geneva, will proudly unveil its innovative Object Library, also known as L’ObjetsThèque. This groundbreaking initiative stems from the passion and commitment of local citizens working together to enhance social connections and promote a culture of sharing within the community. The concept…