Not all chimpanzees are created equal. Not only are some more intelligent than others, but about half of this variation is genetically inherited, according to research published today in Current Biology…
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Whether you’re already planning what your mechanised personal assistant will look like in the future or worrying that machines will inherit the Earth, there is no denying that human beings are fascinated…
The sequencing and analysis of the bonobo genome provides insight on human peace-loving genetic traits. Bonobos, which together…
Chimpanzees are able to understand the objectives of their companions, but will only help them when asked to do so, a study into the cognitive behaviour of the primates has found. Some studies have shown…
A new study of chimpanzees has documented a frequency of sharing previously unreported for animals, demonstrating that they…
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