A new study in Nature reveals a mutation in a common gene that may help explain why humans developed the ability to speak, while chimps…
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Did the naked biped get that way swimming?
Published November 10, 2009
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Mark A. Rayner
Or, more accurately, wading through shallow waters? It is a compelling idea, even if there isn’t a lot of evidence to support it, and I…
Comments closedDo monkeys mind if you cheat at blackjack
Published October 19, 2009
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Mark A. Rayner
Cute video explaining that, yes, even monkeys have a sense of fair play. I love the look on the monkey’s face at the first instance…
2 CommentsCuring colour-blind monkeys
Published September 17, 2009
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Mark A. Rayner
Dalton and Sam, two visually challenged spider monkeys, can now see in colour, thanks to human ingenuity and our willingness to experiment with them! According…
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