New research on Monday contradicted the commonly held idea that males dominate females among primates, revealing far more nuanced power dynamics in the relationships of our close relatives. "For a ...

The term "alpha male" was coined in 1970 to describe wolves. But what does science think about the term now? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Observations of “alpha male” behavior among apes — including some of humans’ closest relatives in the animal kingdom — have helped shape the archetype of the dominant male into a controversial ...

Jwana Aziz receives funding by University of Birmingham QR Policy Support Funding and a donation from the Barker Family Trust. Anna Lavis has previously received funding for research into online harms ...

Women now lead nearly 39% of U.S. businesses, up 13.6% since 2019. Female executives say a rise in macho CEO behavior signals backlash against diverse, equitable, and inclusive advances. Women hold ...

No alpha males here: A male black lemur pictured in the foreground, with a female behind him - Copyright AFP ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS No alpha males here: A male ...