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Communications technologies have radically rewired our social interactions-and we know very little about what this means. An interdisciplinary team of researchers, from climate scientists to philosophers, make the case that the study of collective behavior must rise to a "crisis discipline," just like medicine, conservation and climate science have done.

CASCB immunologists, Dennis Horvath and Marcus Groettrup, develop a new vaccine that shows promising results. When combined with established immunotherapy drugs it improves the success of cancer treatment.

Army ants collectively form complex, adaptable structures, without a need for communication

Immigration helps populations shift to more efficient behaviors.

Developed by PhD student Tristan Walter and Iain Couzin, the easy to use tool automatically tracks hundreds of individual animals.

Register now for the free, online conference exploring the theme of “Kaleidoscope: Patterns in Nature and Society.”

In the spirit of the highly respected non-profit for “ideas worth spreading” and with a focus on patterns in nature and society, the TEDxKonstanz promises a kaleidoscopic experience of cutting-edge science, art, and technology. Keep your diary clear for four afternoons in March.

We publish a review of what we have accomplished in the two years since launching the Centre for the Advanced Study of Collective Behaviour

Democratic decision-making allows subordinate vulturine guineafowl to regain control over collective group actions when dominants have a monopoly over resources