Tag - Social Network

Giant pandas Use a ‘Facebook’-like Social Network to Communicate

Trees aren't just awkward sleeping spots for these bashful bears. Credit: PixabayResearchers have found that giant pandas, traditionally believed to be solitary and antisocial creatures, actually engage in a surprisingly active social life, resembling the way individuals share updates on Facebook. This discovery provides a new perspective on the social behavior of these...

The Flint Water Crisis Underscores The Impact Of Social Networks

People participate in a national mile-long march in February to highlight the push for clean water in Flint, Mich.Credit: Bill Pugliano/Getty ImagesAccording to a current Cornell research that focused on the Flint, Michigan, water crisis, the size, strength, and makeup of individuals' social networks are essential indicators of how they will respond to the...