Are humans naturally cooperative? For centuries, theorists insisted that humans only care about themselves. The courage of five young Mississippi students suggests otherwise.
Student teamwork prevents bus crash
Common good: From a school bus crisis in Mississippi to new biological research, evidence suggests that human nature is defined by cooperation and compassion rather than pure self-interest. Glossary
Mississippi - A state in the south of the USA with a population of nearly 3 million.
Ecologist - A person who studies the relationship between the air, land, water and animals.
Theorists - People who develop ideas or explanations (called theories) to understand how something works or why something happens.
Compassion - Showing feelings of sadness, sympathy and genuine care for other people's suffering.