Apes constantly reinvent the wheel
Great apes do not pass on their behavior to the next generation. Unlike humans, they do not copy the specific knowledge of those around them, instead learning it anew in each generation. This is shown in a study by Dr. Alba Motes-Rodrigo and Dr. Clau.....»»
How touchscreens and eye trackers can tell us something about the dating life of orangutans
Aesthetic attraction plays a big role in orangutans' mate choice, behavioral biologist and Ph.D. candidate Tom Roth has observed. But to discover just how big that role is, more research is needed into the emotions of the great apes......»»
Researchers reveal ways to fine-tune nanoparticles and outline future areas of study
The demand for renewable energy sources is constantly growing fueling the development of catalytic-based technologies. By separating and forming chemical bonds, these technologies can be used to produce environmentally friendly energy......»»
How do animals react during a total solar eclipse? Scientists plan to find out in April
When a total solar eclipse transforms day into night, will tortoises start acting romantic? Will giraffes gallop? Will apes sing odd notes?.....»»
What makes a pathogen antibiotic-resistant?
Antimicrobial resistance is a story of constantly moving parts and players. With every new or tweaked antibiotic or antimicrobial drug, the targeted pathogens begin the evolutionary dance of acquiring resistance, prompting researchers to constantly d.....»»
How having self-control leads to power
Out-of-control behavior by CEOs and other powerful people constantly makes headlines—so much so that some might consider impulsivity a pathway to power. New research from the UC San Diego Rady School of Management and Texas A&M University finds tha.....»»
How LG’s OLED Art movement is inspiring and redefining the digital canvas
Learn how LG OLED Art and renowned artist Shepard Fairey have teamed up to reinvent the modern digital canvas at Frieze LA 2024......»»
New methods of conservation needed to prevent the extinction of great apes, researchers say
Great apes, human's closest living relatives, are knocking on the door of extinction......»»
NYT: Apple held talks with Elon Musk about buying Tesla, planned to use Siri instead of a steering wheel for Apple Car
Yesterday, Bloomberg reported that the Apple Car project is officially dead after more than a decade of work. In a new story today, The New York Times shares additional details on the turmoil inside the Project Titan team, based on conversations with.....»»
The NITRO DECK+ is Here, and it Packs Some Nice Upgrades
The Nitro Deck+ comes with a ton of new features for your Nintendo Switch sessions. The post The NITRO DECK+ is Here, and it Packs Some Nice Upgrades appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re constantly on the lookout for new accessorie.....»»
African great apes predicted to see frequent extreme climate events in the next 30 years
African apes are already being exposed to climate change impacts, and will experience extreme events such as wildfires, heat waves and flooding more frequently in the next 30 years, according to a study published February 28 in the open-access journa.....»»
Stellantis to recall 338,238 Jeep Grand Cherokees in U.S.
NHTSA said the vehicle's upper control arm ball joint and steering knuckle might separate and cause the wheel to fall outward......»»
Ford’s wacky electric Supervan 4.2 sets a new lap record at Bathurst
With Romain Dumas behind the wheel, it lapped Mt Panorama in under 2 minutes. Enlarge / The Ford Performance Supervan 4.2 has spent a couple of weeks at Mount Panorama in Bathurst, Australia. (credit: Ford) Ford's series.....»»
The 5 best car subscription services in 2024
The best car subscription services make it easy to get behind the wheel of today's most popular vehicles without the headaches of insurance and maintenace......»»
Survey fears Apple Vision Pro users can be idiots behind the wheel
Most road users are wise to be concerned about using the Apple Vision Pro while piloting a self-driving vehicle, but a survey says one in five are open to the idea of endangering other road users.Apple Vision ProThe introduction of the Apple Vision P.....»»
Old joke: Apes also like to tease, meaning trait could be ancient
A boisterous young chimpanzee slaps an adult in his family on the back, then scampers away and looks back to see the response to his cheekiness......»»
‘GoldDigger’ trojan targets iOS users to steal facial recognition data and bank accounts
Apple constantly updates its operating systems with security patches, which are often exploited by hackers to attack users in many different ways. This time, however, cybersecurity company Group-IB has reported the existence of a new “GoldDigger”.....»»
Viewpoint: Wildlife selfies harm animals, even when scientists share images with warnings in the captions
One of the biggest privileges of being a primatologist is spending time in remote locations with monkeys and apes, living near these animals in their habitats and experiencing their daily lives. As a 21st-century human, I have an immediate impulse to.....»»
Second critically endangered gorilla born at London Zoo in a month
A critically endangered western lowland gorilla has been born at London Zoo, the second of the apes to be born at the facility in a month, the zoo said on Tuesday......»»
Do apes have humor? Study shows that great apes playfully tease each other
Babies playfully tease others as young as eight months of age. Since language is not required for this behavior, similar kinds of playful teasing might be present in non-human animals......»»
Aroma360: Modern scent diffusers to reinvent your living spaces
Aroma360 modern scent diffusers transform your living spaces with luxurious scents, and, you can get the diffuser at no cost. Here's how......»»