Among those thanked at the bottom of Dario’s essay was Nick Beckstead, who had presided over effective altruism’s first ...

Dolphins, those charismatic marine mammals, have captivated humans for centuries with their intelligence, social complexity, and seemingly playful demeanor. Far from being simple sea creatures, ...

There is something quietly astonishing about watching a humpback whale push a seal onto its belly to save it from a pack of killer whales. Or witnessing a vampire bat regurgitate its own hard-won meal ...

Summary: Guilt and shame arise from different cognitive triggers and rely on distinct neural systems to guide compensatory behavior. Using a controlled game that manipulated both harm and ...

Feelings of guilt and shame can lead us to behave in a variety of different ways, including trying to make amends or save face, cooperating more with others or avoiding people altogether. Now, ...

If "Batman" appears on the scene, we immediately become more altruistic: in fact, research conducted by psychologists from the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, shows that the sudden ...

We were all taught to be kind to our fellow humans. We all believe that kindness is a net positive for society as a whole. But as we go through life, we realize that there is a considerable gap ...

Despite their reputation as 'killer' whales, orcas are known to lend a helping fin by sharing their food with humans. A recent study recorded and analyzed 34 instances of prey-sharing by orcas ...

“Altruistic” doctors who prioritize patient care over income and profit achieve dramatically better health outcomes with older patients, a finding that has powerful implications for U.S. health care ...