Humans and other primates are outliers among mammals for having nails instead of claws. But how, when and why we transitioned from claws to nails has been an evolutionary head-scratcher.
Paleontology & Fossils
Jun 20, 2018
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Dwarf mongooses remember previous cooperative acts by their groupmates and reward them later, according to new work by University of Bristol researchers, published today in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy ...
Plants & Animals
May 28, 2018
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Humans do not only form complex and long-lasting social relationships with friends, family, and romantic partners, but also keep track of threats to these relationships and protect them jealously against outsiders. We also ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 8, 2017
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Pubic hair grooming is a widespread practice and about a quarter of people who groom reported grooming-related injuries in a national survey, according to a new article published by JAMA Dermatology.
Plants & Animals
Aug 16, 2017
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Research by Dr Nicholas Newton-Fisher from the University of Kent has found chimpanzees modify their interactions with other chimpanzees if higher ranking members of their community are nearby.
Plants & Animals
Jun 21, 2017
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Chimpanzees adapt their behaviour to match the group, just as humans do, according to new research led by the University of St Andrews.
Plants & Animals
Jun 20, 2017
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Think of all the things your mom taught you—sit up straight, close your mouth when you chew, remember to say please and thank you … the list goes on.
Plants & Animals
Mar 1, 2017
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Think of all the things your mom taught you - sit up straight, close your mouth when you chew your food, remember to say please and thank you...the list goes on.
Plants & Animals
Nov 21, 2016
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In a new study published in the Journal of Apicultural Research, scientists have compared the ability of two strains of honey bees to defend themselves against the parasitic mite varroa by grooming the mites from their bodies.
Plants & Animals
Jun 14, 2016
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Parents know all too well the nightmare of ridding lice infestations. But for Japanese macaques at least, 'popular girls' need not fret so much. In new research published in Scientific Reports, primatologists have found that ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 11, 2016
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