A new study reveals that cooperation does not require close family ties or reputation, but rather opponent-specific responses, leading to the emergence of cooperative behavior. This finding challenges conventional evolutionary theory and has implications for the design of more collaborative artificial intelligence systems.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 20, 2026
A Dartmouth study maps the interplay of personal choice and social networks contributing to the US being one of the world's most heavily armed countries. The researchers describe how individual incentives can lead to overarming, a phenomenon where collective costs outweigh individual benefits of firearm ownership.
SourceDartmouth College·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 3, 2026
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Researchers found that people who are less precise in their decision-making can outperform those who are more rational in certain social situations. This is because 'sloppy' decisions can help individuals avoid the pitfalls of highly sensitive learners, who prioritize short-term gains over long-term benefits. In contrast, in other situ...
SourceUniversiteit van Amsterdam·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 29, 2026
Scientists analyzed vast botanical data to understand why some exotic plants become invasive pests. They found that the timing of flowering is crucial and depends on climate conditions, with native species adapting to local environments and invasive species thriving in milder regions.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 28, 2026
A mathematical model identifies universal patterns in competitive systems, revealing an optimal 'sweet spot' where excellence and opportunity coexist. The study found that high-performing systems strike a delicate balance between demand and opportunity.
SourceUniversity of Houston·Journalnpj Complexity·DateApr 9, 2026
A new study found that wealthier nations tend to invest more in private solutions, exacerbating climate change. The research involved over 7,500 participants from 34 countries, who took part in a simulation on how economic resources are allocated to address climate change.
SourceUniversità di Bologna·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMar 24, 2026
The inaugural article in Microbiology Outlooks connects within-host genomics and evolutionary theory, reframing virulence as a context-dependent strategy. The research has implications for vaccine design, antimicrobial stewardship, and epidemic control strategies.
SourceMicrobiology Society·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateFeb 23, 2026
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Researchers used mathematical modeling to find that even people with minimal concern for others would choose to self-isolate when sick, suppressing diseases in the long-term. The study suggests that only a small amount of altruism is needed to achieve indefinite suppression as an alternative to herd immunity.
SourceUniversity of Warwick·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 23, 2026
Prof. Benjamin Weiss, a renowned mathematician, has been awarded the Israel Prize for his pioneering contributions to mathematics and computer science. His groundbreaking research has earned him international recognition and accolades from prominent institutions like the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·DateFeb 1, 2026
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that rewarding 'reformers' who improve the collective prediction regardless of their own personal accuracy leads to more accurate and diverse outcomes. This approach is more effective than rewarding 'niche experts' or 'experts', which can lead to a loss of diversity and accuracy.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 28, 2026
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Researchers used game theory and individual-based models to show how attack and defense strategies emerge as stable patterns, providing a theoretical framework for understanding predator–prey interactions. The study highlights the importance of sensory abilities for survival and challenges traditional views of predator-prey relationships.
SourceUniversity of Toyama·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 22, 2026
The suspension of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act generated record gains for companies involved in overseas corruption cases. Companies that had been subject to investigations or sanctions under the FCPA collectively gained around $39 billion, with individual companies recording increases in market capitalization of billions of dollars.
SourceUniversità di Bologna·JournalInternational Organization·DateDec 23, 2025
New research shows that targeted law enforcement actions can fragment networks but lead to reorganization into smaller, more specialized groups. This 'criminal opacity amplification' reduces visibility while preserving coordination.
SourceUniversiteit van Amsterdam·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 17, 2025
A new study by Rice University researchers links legal sports betting to a measurable rise in violent and impulsive crime on game days. Crime levels surge when betting outcomes defy expectations, such as underdog wins, especially during games with close or tied scores that extend into overtime
SourceRice University·JournalJournal of Sports Economics·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 16, 2025
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This study investigates how environmental variability and human migration influence the evolution of cooperation among humans. Simulation results reveal that cooperation is more likely to evolve when these factors are sufficiently high, hindering non-cooperative groups and encouraging cooperative groups.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalChaos Solitons & Fractals·DateDec 11, 2025
A new longitudinal study found that young people who engage in gaming habits with gambling-like elements are more likely to gamble with real money. The research team urges policymakers to broaden regulations beyond loot boxes and includes social casino games, prize wheels, and gambling videos in the scope.
SourceTaylor & Francis Group·JournalInternational Gambling Studies·TypeObservational study·DateNov 19, 2025
A new study found that when people can tailor their actions to different individuals in their networks, they become significantly more cooperative, trusting, and fair. This contradicts standard experimental setups of cooperation, which underestimate people's prosocial potential.
SourceKobe University·JournalNature Human Behaviour·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 11, 2025
A game theoretical model of cyberwarfare assesses Attacker and Defender costs, revealing that networks with fewer attack vectors benefit Defenders. Converging technological capabilities amplify conflicts, while centralized government control can provoke more aggressive attacks.
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Kobe University's new web application combines quantum game theory with jazz improvisation to explore creativity. Users can interact in a 'quantum jam session', receiving real-time visual and auditory feedback on their strategies.
SourceKobe University·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 29, 2025
A large-scale study examining the impact of testosterone on economic decision-making has found no significant effects. The study, which involved 1,000 men, used a double-blind trial to test the influence of testosterone on risk-taking, generosity, and competitiveness.
SourceStockholm School of Economics·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateOct 15, 2025
A new attack, Infiltrated Selfish Mining (ISM), could reshape the rules of Bitcoin mining by allowing attackers to profit simultaneously. ISM avoids the miner's dilemma and yields up to 1.52 times more rewards than previous attacks.
SourceSingapore University of Technology and Design·DateAug 31, 2025
A study published by the American Psychological Association found that people tend to trust individuals from lower-income backgrounds more than those from privileged upbringings. The research suggests that people draw a clear line between someone's childhood and their current socioeconomic status.
SourceAmerican Psychological Association·JournalJournal of Personality and Social Psychology·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 22, 2025
A study examines the effects of BOAS on consumers, firms, and the environment. The research reveals that BOAS may decrease consumer surplus when professional consumers dominate, but offers a better experience for consumers. Implementing BOAS can reduce waste and energy consumption.
SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalSustainable Operations and Computers·DateMay 16, 2025
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Researchers developed models to study EV's influence on human cooperation, revealing regional variability promotes cooperation in resource-poor areas. The findings provide new perspectives for archeological inquiry and insights into modern society's cooperative behavior.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalPLOS Complex Systems·DateApr 18, 2025
Researchers found people in Japan are less likely to exploit cooperative AI agents compared to humans, while Westerners take advantage of robots more often due to guilt over human exploitation. Cultural differences may shape the future of automation.
SourceLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München·JournalScientific Reports·DateMar 26, 2025
Researchers at the University of Birmingham discovered that presenting information in areas where participants are naturally drawn to it can influence cooperative choices. This is particularly effective when cooperation information is placed at the bottom of the screen, contrary to natural reading patterns.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalCommunications Psychology·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 17, 2025
A new study in JSTAT introduces a hiring strategy model that suggests dividing candidates into two groups: those to be evaluated and rejected upfront, and those to be selected based on their performance relative to previous hires. The optimal approach depends on the company's objective, balancing quality and speed.
SourceSissa Medialab·JournalJournal of Statistical Mechanics Theory and Experiment·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 10, 2025
A research team identified simple rules governing decision-making during epidemics, which balance infection costs and social distancing. The guidelines predict population behavior based on disease reproduction number and infection cost, offering a new tool for governments to design intervention strategies.
SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateFeb 27, 2025
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The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has named 56 professionals as Distinguished Members, selected by peers for significant technical achievements and volunteer service. The program recognizes up to 10% of the global ACM membership based on professional experience and impact in computing.
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has named 55 Fellows for their transformative contributions to computing science and technology. The inductees represent a diverse range of fields, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, machine learning, and programming languages.
Economics research in the Soviet Union was severely restricted due to ideological barriers and censorship, hindering its progress. In contrast, mathematicians continued to contribute to international research, with some of their work directly influencing economic theory.
SourceRadboud University Nijmegen·JournalJournal of Economic Literature·DateJan 6, 2025
Researchers at ISTA discovered novel network structures that boost cooperation throughout a system. These structures have the potential to be applied in biology, particularly in bioreactors, to speed up evolution and cultivate microorganisms. The findings could also improve cooperation in computer science-based systems.
SourceInstitute of Science and Technology Austria·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 6, 2024
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Dartmouth researchers propose a new way of thinking about masking and social distancing rules using game theory, considering them as two distinct actions. The study finds that people respond differently to these measures based on their perception of the disease's severity, trending towards masking or no protective action over time.
SourceDartmouth College·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 4, 2024
Researchers identify two robust social norms that protect cooperative behavior from defector invasions and reputation costs. These norms shield justified defection, allowing cooperation to persist, while others negatively evaluate unjustified cooperation, excluding free-riders.
SourceRissho University·JournalScientific Reports·DateOct 29, 2024
A groundbreaking study found that individuals tend to cooperate even after being defected in social situations, contradicting traditional game theory models. The research suggests that humans are more forgiving and cooperative than previously thought, inspiring a need for revised models of game theory.
SourceRissho University·JournalScientific Reports·DateSep 27, 2024
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A new model reveals that cooperative behaviour between species may break down when conditions are ripe for mutual benefit. Researchers found that as cooperation becomes easier, it can unexpectedly disappear, with asymmetric clusters forming and interacting across lattices.
SourceUniversity of British Columbia·JournalPNAS Nexus·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 3, 2024
A modeling study suggests that one-sided interspecies cooperation can emerge and persist over time, with only one species benefiting. The authors use evolutionary game theory and the prisoner's dilemma to model this phenomenon, finding that natural selection may favor asymmetric states where one species exploits another.
Researchers used supercomputer simulations to study the evolution of social norms in subdivided communities. They found that these communities facilitate the emergence and stability of cooperative norms, which are essential for sustained cooperation.
SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 14, 2024
A new study suggests that increased knowledge can backfire when individuals prioritize their own interests over the greater good. The 'knowledge curse' concept, coined by Cornell University economists, highlights the potential for enhanced understanding to hinder cooperation and lead to worse outcomes.
SourceCornell University·JournalRoyal Society Open Science·DateAug 7, 2024
A recent study published in PLOS Biology reveals that people can infer hidden social preferences by observing how fast others make social decisions. By analyzing response times and options, participants were able to predict the other person's preference even if they didn't know what choices were made.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 20, 2024
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A team of researchers from the University of Pennsylvania explored how Bayesian and abductive reasoning can be used to model social dynamics. They found that in some scenarios, simple guesswork can lead to more cooperation than complicated calculus, while in others it may result in less cooperation due to stricter judgment criteria.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 25, 2024
A team of researchers has developed a novel approach using game theory to maximize Wi-Fi performance by optimizing user positions. By analyzing the incentives for all users, their potential game model condenses the impact of new users and inter-user interference into a single function.
SourceShibaura Institute of Technology·JournalIEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 22, 2024
Researchers at Nagoya University developed a framework for evolving AI agents with diverse personality traits using large-scale language models. The study found that AI agents can switch between selfish and cooperative behaviors, mirroring human behavior.
SourceNagoya University·JournalScientific Reports·DateApr 4, 2024
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Researchers from Stockholm University and University of Neuchâtel discover social bonds in group-living animals develop over time through mutual aid and shared activities. Existing members actively initiate new friendships with recruits, expanding the social network.
SourceStockholm University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 8, 2024
Scientists develop a new mathematical principle to understand cooperation among individuals with different characteristics. Their model suggests that a more equal distribution of resources is necessary for diversities to sustain cooperation, but not for maximum general welfare.
SourceInstitute of Science and Technology Austria·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 26, 2024
Gossiping provides a social benefit by disseminating information about people's reputations, helping recipients connect with cooperative individuals while avoiding selfish ones. This allows gossipers to gain an evolutionary advantage as their actions influence others' behavior and encourage cooperation.
SourceUniversity of Maryland·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 21, 2024
A study by the University of the Basque Country uses game theory to establish that tumours with less cellular heterogeneity are more aggressive. The work suggests a fresh theoretical approach for new therapeutic strategies, focusing on preserving high intratumour heterogeneity.
SourceUniversity of the Basque Country·JournalTrends in Cancer·DateDec 4, 2023
A new study by Chiba University professor Shin Kishimoto applies game theory to technology licensing, revealing stable schemes that maximize profits for both parties. The research shows fee licensing is not always beneficial, but granting licenses can boost total surplus.
SourceChiba University·JournalJournal of Public Economic Theory·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 14, 2023
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Researchers found that participants preferred 60-70 options from ChatGPT, citing high perceived accuracy and increased intent to purchase. This contradicts traditional choice overload theories, highlighting the impact of personalized recommendations on consumer decision-making.
SourceRitsumeikan University·JournalJournal of Retailing and Consumer Services·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 26, 2023
A recent paper by University of Auckland academics explores why losing politicians fight back, highlighting the role of electoral integrity in ensuring power transitions. Protests, election results clarity, and transparent processes interact to determine an incumbent's decision to step down.
SourceUniversity of Auckland·JournalJournal of Conflict Resolution·TypeMeta-analysis·DateAug 23, 2023
A new game theory model developed at ISTA finds that both information and ignorance can lead to cooperative outcomes in changing environments. The model, based on stochastic games and algebra, quantifies the benefits of ignorance in around 80-90% cases, highlighting counter-intuitive instances where it is optimal for cooperation.
SourceInstitute of Science and Technology Austria·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 23, 2023
A game theory study from Dartmouth College reveals that being uncooperative can lead to a more equal outcome, even for the weaker party. By refusing to fully cooperate, players can resist extortion and ultimately achieve a better payoff.
SourceDartmouth College·JournalPNAS Nexus·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 27, 2023
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Researchers have developed a simulation of how people behave on roads based on cognitive theories, accurately reproducing pedestrian and driver behaviors in common scenarios. The model predicts complex underlying cognitive mechanisms that contribute to the difficulty in creating self-driving vehicles.
SourceUniversity of Leeds·JournalPNAS Nexus·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 20, 2023
Researchers developed a model that considers multiple coexisting social norms and studied how these norms might compete as individuals learn from one another. Key findings include the success of 'stern judging' in promoting cooperation, particularly in situations where individuals show a preference for interacting within their own group.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 8, 2023
Researchers found that humans achieve dynamic balance by taking turns, while monkeys use static strategies that often result in one player losing out over time. Monkeys can learn to coordinate dynamically with human partners but then compete with each other.
SourceDeutsches Primatenzentrum (DPZ)/German Primate Center·JournaleLife·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 16, 2023
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Researchers have proved that a long-standing game theory dilemma does not exist in the wall pursuit game, introducing a new method of analysis that proves there is always a deterministic solution. This discovery opens doors to resolving other similar challenges and enables better reasoning about autonomous systems.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Cruz·JournalIEEE Transactions on Automatic Control·DateMar 14, 2023
A complex system economic model shows that inequality boosts intolerance, but redistribution of wealth can prevent its spread. Economically disfavored individuals from minority groups may prioritize helping wealthy individuals over their own group when discriminated against.
SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalChaos An Interdisciplinary Journal of Nonlinear Science·DateMar 14, 2023
A new game theory study by Professor Claudius Gros finds that unregulated competition can lead to catastrophic poverty for investors, with profits scaling as 1/N². Cooperation among investors can avoid this damage, resulting in a net profit corresponding to the number of investors.
SourceGoethe University Frankfurt·JournalRoyal Society Open Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 8, 2023
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Biologists from the University of Pennsylvania explored how symbiotic relationships between species evolve to become specific or general, cooperative or antagonistic. They found that cooperative partnering strategies could persist in populations with one specialized host and a corresponding specialized symbiont.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalEvolution·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 3, 2023
A recent study using game theory explains why people with experience don't report sexual misconduct, citing a 'first mover disadvantage' and uncertainty over others' actions. Reporting improves when individuals are aware of other reports, problematic behavior is penalized, or targeted employees receive damage awards.
SourceUniversity of Toronto, Rotman School of Management·JournalAmerican Economic Journal Microeconomics·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 15, 2022