Looking for musical abilities in primates
Songbirds share the human sense of rhythm, but it is a rare trait in non-human mammals. An international research team led by senior investigators Marco Gamba from the University of Turin and MPI's Andrea Ravignani set out to look for musical abiliti.....»»
It Turns Out We Were Born To Groove
The evolution of beat perception likely unfolded gradually among primates, reaching its pinnacle in humans.....»»
New research sheds light on an old fossil, solving an evolutionary mystery
A new research paper published in Biology Letters has revealed that picrodontids—an extinct family of placental mammals that lived several million years after the extinction of the dinosaurs—are not primates as previously believed......»»
Resilience in the depths: Silky shark regenerates wounded dorsal fin
A skin resembling armor, rapid healing abilities, continuous tooth renewal and the capability for limb regeneration—this might sound like the description of a creature from a superhero film. Surprisingly, these are standard features of a well-known.....»»
Early primates likely lived in pairs, research suggests
Primate social organization is more flexible than previously assumed. According to a new study led by University of Zurich, the first primates probably lived in pairs, while only around 15% of individuals were solitary......»»
3 movies to watch if you liked The Color Purple
If you liked the 2023 musical version of The Color Purple, then these are the three movies just like it that you need to watch......»»
A chemically defined, xeno-free culture system for culturing and deriving monkey pluripotent stem cells in vitro
Non-human primates (NHPs) have a high degree of similarity to humans compared to other animal models. These similarities manifest at the genetic, physiological, socio-behavioral, and central nervous system levels, making NHPs uniquely suitable for re.....»»
3 movies like Netflix’s Maestro you should watch right now
Here are three movies like Netflix's Maestro you should watch right now, including a famous Oscar-winning musical and a biopic set in 1700s France......»»
Study provides insights into diets of early primates
Turns out our love of sweet food goes back—way back—to our early primate ancestors, a University of Otago-led study has found......»»
Wonka review: a sweet, satisfying musical prequel
Wonka is a pleasantly sweet, surprisingly worthwhile prequel......»»
New way to charge batteries harnesses the power of "indefinite causal order"
Batteries that exploit quantum phenomena to gain, distribute and store power promise to surpass the abilities and usefulness of conventional chemical batteries in certain low-power applications. For the first time, researchers, including those from t.....»»
Orangutan male success not due to dominance alone, study finds
In primates, the biggest, bossiest males usually get to father the most offspring; and for a long time it was thought that this rule applied to orangutans too. Male orangutans openly compete; and it's the older males with hefty cheek pads, known as ".....»»
Where to watch the Christmas at Opry 2023 live stream
Find out where to watch Christmas at the Opry, a two-hour musical event hosted by Wynonna Judd that will feature performances of popular Christmas songs......»»
The best skills in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
Pandora has danger around every corner. Help your Na'vi remember their native skills by investing in the best abilities in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora......»»
Study reveals genes that set humans apart from other primates in cognitive ability
An international team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has uncovered over 100 genes that are common to primate brains but have undergone evolutionary divergence only in humans—and which could be a source of our unique cognitive abili.....»»
Apple TV+ opts not to renew both "Central Park" and "Swagger"
Apple has chosen not to renew two of its Apple TV+ original series, with both the musical comedy "Central Park" and sports drama "Swagger" getting the axe.'Central Park' has not been renewed for a fourth season"Central Park" is an animated series fro.....»»
The ultimate Y2K gift guide for millennials and teens alike
We've put together a list of our favorite Y2K-inspired items, from butterfly clips and flip phone mirrors to Lisa Frank and more. The Y2K revival is still going strong, with a Coperni CD-player bag on the way, a musical remake of Mean Girls due.....»»
Brains of newborns aren"t underdeveloped compared to other primates, finds new study
Contrary to current understanding, the brains of human newborns aren't significantly less developed compared to other primate species, but appear so because so much brain development happens after birth, finds a new study led by University College Lo.....»»
The miraculous effect of music: Concerts bind people together
Why does music exist? Some researchers believe that music is so widespread across human cultures because it brings people together. The theory is that during evolution, human groups who were musical worked better together, and therefore music may hav.....»»
Where to watch Christmas at Graceland holiday special
Find out where to watch Christmas at Graceland, a new musical special from Elvis Presley's iconic house, Graceland......»»
Making a difference, belonging drives rural festival volunteers and bolsters community development
During Orange City's three-day tulip festival each May, the northwest Iowa town attracts roughly 40,000 visitors, more than six times its population. People come for the blooms and parades, traditional Dutch food and musical theater. For the communit.....»»