Articles for category: New Discoveries

Recent Study Reveals Chimpanzees Communicate Just Like Humans

Recent Study Reveals Chimpanzees Communicate Just Like Humans

Chimpanzees’ communication methods have captivated researchers for years. A recent study analyzing thousands of gestures made by wild chimps in East Africa has revealed striking similarities to human conversational patterns. The findings suggest that these similarities may be rooted in our shared evolutionary past or developed independently due to the advantages they provide. Rapid Turn-Taking ...

Gnatalie 's long neck

World’s First Green Boned Dinosaur Unveiled at The Natural History Museum in Los Angeles

Whether a dinosaur enthusiast or a curious mind, the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles is about to showcase an extraordinary exhibit that will captivate both. “Gnatalie,” a giant dinosaur skeleton characterized by her size and unusually green bones, was found in Bluff, Utah in 2007. This 150-million-year-old specimen may even be a whole new ...

Goffin's cockatoo

Genius Parrots: How Tool-Savvy Cockatoos Are Redefining Bird Intelligence

April Joy Jovita

Goffin’s cockatoos, small parrots from Indonesia, are small but incredibly intelligent parrots. Known for problem-solving abilities, these birds have captivated researchers with their ingenuity. A recent study uncovered their ability to creatively use tools—showcasing their advanced understanding of how objects can be manipulated to achieve a goal. Smart Birds with a Plan Goffin’s cockatoos continue ...

Cheddar Man, National History Museum, London

Recent Study Challenges When European Skin Became “Light”

Jan Otte

For centuries, historians and scientists have speculated about the physical appearance of our ancestors. What color were their eyes? Did they have dark or light skin? Were early Europeans blond, brown-haired, or redheaded? Thanks to advancements in genetics, researchers can now analyze ancient DNA to reconstruct these traits, offering us a vivid glimpse into the ...

A photo of a Ground Squirrel

Meat-Eating Squirrels? Scientists Unravel a Mysterious New Predatory Behavior

Jan Otte

A surprising discovery has emerged from within California’s Briones Regional Park, challenging our traditional understanding of squirrel behavior. Researchers from the University of California, Davis, and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire have documented California ground squirrels (Otospermophilus beecheyi) actively hunting and consuming voles—despite their being considered herbivores. A Shift in the Squirrel Diet? California ground ...