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Wild Dolphins Observed Giving Gifts to Humans

Wild Dolphins Observed Giving Gifts to Humans | Science News | Scoop.it

While it's already well-known that dolphins rank among the most intelligent creatures on the planet, new research is suggesting that they just might be one of the most magnanimous too.

A team of biologists recently published a study examining dozens of fascinating cases of inter-species generosity between dolphin and human, all taking place along the shore of Australia's Tangalooma Island Resort. According to their findings, wild dolphins have been observed bearing gifts, such as dead "eels, tuna, squid, an octopus" to wading humans on 23 separate occasions.

More: http://www.treehugger.com/natural-sciences/wild-dolphins-observed-gifting-fish-humans.html

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Kindness rewards the giver, too

Kindness rewards the giver, too | Science News | Scoop.it
Among the benefits of kindness is the positive psychological gain that occurs for both the giver and receiver.
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[VIDEO] - The Science Of Generosity

[VIDEO] - The Science Of Generosity | Science News | Scoop.it
The Science of Generosity initiative aims to bring together diverse approaches in order to create a field for the study of generosity in all its forms.
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Monkey Brain Area Keeps Count of Kindnesses

Monkey Brain Area Keeps Count of Kindnesses | Science News | Scoop.it

Monkeys might not be known for their generosity, but when they do seem to act selflessly, a specific area in their brains keeps track of these kindnesses.

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The primates have an altruistic 'tally chart' that keeps track of social rewards and gifts

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How to Get the Rich to Share the Marbles

How to Get the Rich to Share the Marbles | Science News | Scoop.it

Suppose scientists discovered a clump of neurons in the brain that, when stimulated, turned people into egalitarians. This would be good news for Democratic strategists and speechwriters, who could now get to work framing arguments about wealth and taxation in ways that might activate the relevant section of cerebral cortex.

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Will is Power… from the Selfish Gene to the Transcendence of the Human Being

Will is Power… from the Selfish Gene to the Transcendence of the Human Being | Science News | Scoop.it
The human being is compounded of a congeries of genes. These genes are responsible for the man to greatly appreciate his own well being, and greatly suffer with his own pain. They are also responsi...
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