altruism

First Neandertal with Down Syndrome: Evidence of Altruistic Care in Prehistory

Debi Johnson

Summary: A new study documents the first case of Down syndrome in a Neandertal child named “Tina,” found in Spain. ...

Stress May Boost Helping Behavior When Witnessing Injustice

Debi Johnson

Summary: A new study finds that acute stress experienced while witnessing injustice can make people more likely to help victims ...