Introvert or extrovert? Lemur Center study looks into lemurs' social interactions
(01/15/18 9:21am)
Ever find that friendship dynamics are complicated? You’re not the only one—lemurs also have to navigate social networks.
Use the fields below to perform an advanced search of The Chronicle's archives. This will return articles, images, and multimedia relevant to your query. You can also try a Basic search
261 items found for your search. If no results were found please broaden your search.
Ever find that friendship dynamics are complicated? You’re not the only one—lemurs also have to navigate social networks.
Most of us try to avoid people who are mean to others, but a new study by Duke scientists showed that one species may prefer jerks.
Looking around campus, it’s obvious that Duke housing is undergoing some changes. Whether it’s the initial work on the Hollows or the renovations in Crowell Quadrangle, construction equipment is everywhere. But what does this mean for students living at Duke next year?
Air pollution is bad for your health and exercise is good—but what happens when the two mix?
When first-year Greta Chen attended a men’s basketball game with friends, she expected everyone’s attention to be on the team—she didn’t anticipate that a reporter would focus on her race instead.
Being the victim of violence can have drastic effects on children’s lives, including increasing their odds of dropping out of high school, according to new research.
As any mother knows, having a supportive social group is crucial when a new baby arrives. Duke researchers have recently shown that female chimps also recognize this need for support.
Since the military is a made up of mostly males, women who serve typically have few role models. Senior Amy Kramer, an ROTC member who has had a female leader her entire time at Duke, recognized her experience was different—and wanted to examine the impact this had.
In the past year, we’ve seen our fair share of unicorn trends, from hair and makeup to pool floats and Starbucks drinks. Now, the trend hits closer to home, with a Sanford employee featuring the mythical creature in her new book.
In the wake of the University’s decision to remove a statue of Robert E. Lee from outside Duke Chapel, President Vincent Price created a commission to advise the administration on navigating Duke’s history. Now, the group has given Price its report, but the actual recommendations remain secret.
For sleep-deprived parents, babies’ babbling and squeals can quickly turn from cute to obnoxious. But a new study by a Duke researcher shows that infants understand more about language than previously thought.
Life in the ‘Gothic Wonderland’ has never been easy for Duke students—between challenging academic courses, pressure to have a thriving social life and the overarching goal of effortless perfection, it’s no surprise that many undergraduates face problems with their mental health.
With her fourth baby due on Donald Trump’s inauguration day, Kathy Tran realized she couldn’t ignore the political climate or sit on the sidelines anymore. So, she decided to run for the Virginia House of Delegates.
Headlines depicting gun violence seem to be commonplace nowadays. New research from a Duke professor lends insight into how the underground gun market contribute to these incidents.
For students in the “Managerial Finance” class, last Thursday’s meeting featured something more interesting than typical lectures—a talk from venture capitalist Justin Caldbeck, Trinity ‘99 and a former walk-on for the men's basketball team.
Amid worries about classes and grades, many Duke students take for granted the luxury of having food and a roof over their heads. This week, a new initiative is working to change that.
Justin Fairfax’s path to career success wasn’t always an easy one, but help from family and mentors opened new doors for him. Now he’s working to provide others with the same chances he had.
For most people, helping others is a common occurrence, whether that means holding the door open for someone or loaning an umbrella to a friend in need. Friendly apes called bonobos might also be kind to strangers, a new study shows.
There are few things most students dread more than sitting through a boring 8:30 a.m. lecture filled with dull PowerPoints and low lighting. But what if there was an alternative option, like a class that examined meme culture or hip hop or even the underground market for human organs?
Akil Ross came to Duke in 1998 with dreams of playing in the National Football League. Although he never made it pro, he recently rose to the top ranking in his current career field when he was named National Principal of the Year.