The science of science (SOS) is a rapidly develo** field which aims to understand,
quantify and predict scientific research and the resulting outcomes. The problem is …

In humans and other gregarious animals, collective decision-making is a robust behavioural
feature of groups. Pooling individual information is also fundamental for modern societies, in …

Humans possess an extraordinary capacity for cultural production, from the arts and
language to science and technology. How did the human mind—and the uniquely human …

Charles Darwin changed the course of scientific thinking by showing how evolution
accounts for the stunning diversity and biological complexity of life on earth. Recently, there …

The pursuit of social rank is a recurrent and pervasive challenge faced by individuals in all
human societies. Yet, the precise means through which individuals compete for social …

Many animals, including humans, acquire valuable skills and knowledge by copying others.
Scientists refer to this as social learning. It is one of the most exciting and rapidly develo** …

Research into social learning (learning from others) has expanded significantly in recent
years, not least because of productive interactions between theoretical and empirical …

Cumulative technological culture (CTC) refers to the increase in the efficiency and
complexity of tools and techniques in human populations over generations. A fascinating …

How groups of individuals achieve coordination and collective action is an important topic in
the natural sciences, but until recently the role of leadership in this process has been largely …

From emails to social media, from instant messaging to political memes, the way we produce
and transmit culture is radically changing. Understanding the consequences of the massive …