Showing off: Wild chimpanzees show others objects simply to share attention
Researchers have observed a wild chimpanzee showing an object to its mother simply for sharing's sake—social behavior previously thought to be unique to humans.
Researchers have observed a wild chimpanzee showing an object to its mother simply for sharing's sake—social behavior previously thought to be unique to humans.
Plants & Animals
Nov 14, 2022
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Techniques to improve mental health and well-being, such as mindfulness and meditation, may also encourage people to look after the environment, researchers have found.
Social Sciences
Nov 11, 2022
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A new study comparing the biodiversity of wild mammals in Europe 8,000 years ago with the present has found that more species have been gained than lost on the continent.
Ecology
Nov 4, 2022
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Researchers studying the teeth of an elderly woman who lived 2,000 years ago have charted her diet from infancy to just before her death.
Archaeology
Oct 26, 2022
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Class background remains a barrier to accessing opportunities in later life, even among those who are successful, research by the University of York has found.
Social Sciences
Oct 13, 2022
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EU citizens may be facing discrimination when trying to rent a home in the U.K. following a switch by the government to digital-only proof of immigration status, according to a pilot study by the University of York.
Economics & Business
Oct 13, 2022
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A common insect larvae could be inadvertently contributing to microplastic pollution in our rivers and waterways by chewing up litter, a new study published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry has found.
Environment
Oct 11, 2022
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A study by the University of York and Aarhus University has revealed that baby talk displays similar properties across 36 languages.
Social Sciences
Oct 10, 2022
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Scientists have shed light on the vast distances traveled by vultures—with several birds regularly commuting over 1,200 km in week-long excursions.
Plants & Animals
Oct 4, 2022
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Climate change is putting the availability of biomass fuels and technologies—a vital alternative to fossil fuels—at risk, according to new research.
Environment
Sep 7, 2022
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