In the Swarm
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Phenomena of collective behaviour can be found all around us in animals, humans, plants, even robots. It fascinates, but still poses many puzzles, which is why “In the Swarm” discusses collective phenomena. Every episode, Dr Nack Srismith, interviews a researcher from the Cluster of Excellence Centre for the Advanced Study of Collective Behaviour at the University of Konstanz. The researchers come from various international science backgrounds, but they all have one thing in common: their love for swarms. Join us and dive into the minds behind the hives! New episodes every two weeks.
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Are robots able to communicate with each other? Can they collaborate to achieve a common goal? In this episode, computer scientist Prof. Heiko Hamann talks about how simple robots create swarms to solve complex tasks efficiently.
How do humans perceive risk? When we evaluate risky situations, are we aware that we’re being influenced by others? In this episode, decision scientist Prof. Wolfgang Gaissmaier gives us insight into risk perception and communication within the human collective.
Do plants communicate with each other? From roots to leaves within individuals or between different plant species? Do plants behave as a collective? In this episode, biologist Dr. Kaz Uyehara talks about how scientists observe plant communication and behaviour.
How do social dynamics within the classroom influence pupils’ learning and social development? Are some students more at risk of discrimination than others? In this episode, educational scientist Prof. Jeanine Grütter explains the factors driving bullying and the potential remedies to create better school environments.
Have you ever seen a bird opening a puzzle box before? Once a bird figures out how to solve a puzzle, how do different techniques spread into the rest of the population? In this episode, biologist Dr. Michael Chimento joins us to discuss his research on attention in great tits (Parus major) as they socially learn to solve puzzles.
How do lions hunt? How do researchers track these amazing animals to study different hunting strategies? In this episode, biologists Dr. Natalia Borrego and Dr. Genevieve Finerty introduce us to their research on the spatial ecology of lions.
Researchers and members of the Cluster of Excellence Centre
for the Advanced Study of Collective Behaviour have set off on a journey to find out more about collective phenomena. They present the research of their colleagues and share their impressions in the podcast "In the Swarm". In the very first episode, get to know the podcast and the hard-working team behind it.
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