Social hierarchies are everywhere-think of high school dramas, where the athletes are portrayed as most popular, or large companies, where the CEO makes the important decisions. Such hierarchies ...

The words "social class" may invoke thoughts of the Middle Ages and feudalism, but many recognize that social classes still exist today and heavily shape our society. In the past, birthright and ...

People around the globe often depend on informal financial arrangements, borrowing and lending money through social networks. Understanding this sheds light on local economies and helps fight poverty.

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that mice use chemical cues, including odours, to detect the social rank of an unfamiliar mouse and compare it to their own, using this ...