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Marmoset monkeys develop not only a form of “language” to adjust to social encounters, but they also develop accents and dialects, a new study finds. These cute primates are great models for us to understand better the formation and evolution of language.
A team of engineers from Stanford University managed to turn the darkness of space into light with the help of anti-solar panels. Is mankind going to soon embrace a Lord of Light brought by science, not magic? Let’s all hope so!
A slime mold is not a fungus, nor plant, nor animal. The latest Blob exhibited in Paris Zoo baffles scientists with its abilities to learn and behave intelligently in the total absence of a… brain.
Protecting corals should be a global concern, as these true wizards of the marine world play critical roles in preserving ecosystems. Recent studies show that even if water warming is a serious threat to corals, they are not yet beyond hope.
Earthquakes give a lot of people a lot of trouble, especially in California. However, thanks to Berkley University, now we have MyShake, a warning app that can even turn your phone into a veritable earthquake detector.
Corresponding with the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, this year planetary congress’s theme was “Celebrating Apollo: Inspiring the Future.” As NASA gets ready to return to the moon, chatter inevitably ensues about how to stand on the shoulders of the Apollo giants and continue space exploration farther into the future.