‘Homo’ only primate whose tooth size decreases as its brain size increases
Andalusian researchers, led by the University of Granada, have discovered a curious characteristic of the … more
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Chimp empathy key to understanding human engagement
In their latest study about empathy, Yerkes National Primate Research Center researchers Matthew Campbell, PhD, … more
Combination of sensory signals draw mosquitoes in for a bite
It may seem like mosquitoes will bite anything with a pulse, but they’re actually quite … more
Written all over your face: Humans express four basic emotions rather than six
Human beings are emotional creatures whose state of mind can usually be observed through their … more
Israelis find reeaaaally old fireplace hearth
It’s generally reckoned that early man “discovered” fire somewhere around a million years ago, but … more
There you are! Dogs recognize faces from images, prefer each other
Humans have specific brain mechanisms involved in face processing, which focuses attention to faces and … more
Humans may be the exception when it comes to aging
We humans get weaker as we age, and then finally we die. That’s not normal … more
Shark, human proteins stunningly similar
Despite widespread fascination with sharks, the world’s oldest ocean predators have long been a genetic … more
Neanderthals kept their homes organized & tidy
Scientists have found that Neanderthals organized their living spaces in ways that would be familiar … more
Scientists create an implantable slimming aid
Humankind has a weight problem – and not only in industrialized nations: The growing prosperity … more
Animal personalities are more like humans than first thought
A Deakin University study has found for the first time that, just like humans, un-predictability … more
