Whether you are a human being or an orang-utan, tools can be a big help in getting what you need to survive. However, a review of current research into the use of tools by non-human primates suggests that ecological opportunity, ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 11, 2014
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Goffin's cockatoos can learn how to make and use wooden tools from each other, a new study has found.
Plants & Animals
Sep 3, 2014
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An international team of researchers has found new evidence that our prehistoric ancestors had a detailed understanding of plants long before the development of agriculture.
Biotechnology
Jul 16, 2014
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An Oxford University study has concluded that our ancient ancestors who lived in East Africa between 2.4 million-1.4 million years ago survived mainly on a diet of tiger nuts. Tiger nuts are edible grass bulbs still eaten ...
Archaeology
Jan 8, 2014
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Bearded capuchin monkeys deliberately place palm nuts in a stable position on a surface before trying to crack them open, revealing their capacity to use tactile information to improve tool use. The results are published ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 27, 2013
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People don't always do as their neighbors do, and the same is true of neighboring chimpanzees. That's according to a report published online on May 10 in Current Biology featuring observations of wild chimps as they used ...
Plants & Animals
May 10, 2012
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(AP) -- A common class of pesticide is causing problems for honeybees and bumblebees, important species already in trouble, two studies suggest.
Ecology
Mar 29, 2012
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Scientists are reporting development and successful testing of a new way to determine whether cola drinks -- advertised as being made with natural ingredients and sold at premium prices -- really do contain natural flavoring. ...
Biochemistry
May 4, 2011
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The ability of grey squirrels to learn from observing others is highlighted in a new study. The research shows how squirrels can quickly learn from watching their peers, particularly if it relates to stealing ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 28, 2009
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Chimpanzees in one part of Guinea crack and eat nuts while others declined to do so even when offered tools, research published on Monday found, and the difference could shed light on their culture.
Plants & Animals
Jan 29, 2022
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