Humans aren't the only animals with complex culture, but researchers point to one feature that makes ours unique
Of the 8.7 million species on Earth, why are human beings the only one that paints self-portraits, walks on the moon and ...
Humans aren’t the only animals with complex culture − but researchers point to one feature that makes ours unique
Animals can learn from each other, maintaining their cultures for long periods of time. What sets people apart may be the ...
How is head hair different from body hair?
We have two types of hair, says dermatologist Elizabeth Houshmand. Vellus hairs, or “peach fuzz,” cover virtually our entire ...
Study suggests ancient hominins used unmodified volcanic rock spheres as tools
A new study by Dr. Margherita Mussi, published in Quaternary International, highlights how naturally occurring basalt spheres ...
Earth’s lungs are choking on plastic and smoke – scientists hope to unblock them
Spring is dawning in the northern hemisphere, where most of the planet’s green land is situated. Trees are unfurling leaves ...
Thermal imaging could be a simple, highly accurate way to track vital signs
Biomedical engineers at Georgia Tech have developed a system for collecting and processing thermal images that allows for ...
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Parrots and humans share a brain mechanism for speech
Brain activity in vocalizing budgerigar parrots showed a pattern that harkened to those found in the brains of people.
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How a Y Chromosome Gene May Shape the Course of Heart Valve Disease
A study led by bioengineers at the University of California San Diego sheds new light on how a type of heart valve disease, called aortic valve stenosis, progresses differently in males and females.