Ecological and social pressures drive same-sex sexual behaviour in non-human primates - Nature
Google News • 1/12/2026 – 1/14/2026
Summary
A new study published in Nature explores how ecological and social pressures drive same-sex sexual behavior in non-human primates. This behavior has been observed in dozens of primate species, suggesting an evolutionary origin. Various sources, including NBC News, Scientific American, and ScienceAlert, discuss the potential evolutionary reasons for these behaviors, proposing that they may serve as an ancient survival strategy.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
50d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1172
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1172/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1172/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 50 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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