Brian Hare
Animal minds inspire Human #evolution fascinates ❤️ #bonobos #dogs, #democracy, falsifiable ideas - founded dognition.com, co-wrote NYT bestseller & MOOC
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Survival of the Friendliest by Brian Hare, Vanessa Woods: 9780399590665 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
A powerful new theory of human nature suggests that our secret to success as a species is our unique friendliness “Brilliant, eye-opening, and absolutely inspiring—and a riveting read....
Friendliness and Cooperation Are Secrets of Humans' Success
An interview with Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods about their riveting new book.
How Denver is tackling food waste to fight hunger, climate change
With more people staying at home, food waste has grown across the country. Even before the pandemic nearly $281 billion worth of food was thrown away. Special Correspondent Allison Aubrey reports on the aggressive effort by Denver, Colorado, to...
Elk Return to Kentucky, Bringing Economic Life
After a concerted reintroduction effort two decades ago, the state is now home to the largest population of elk east of the Mississippi. The animals’ home: reclaimed coal mines.
The National Emergency at Your Doorstep
Americans are living through a slow-moving disaster—one newspaper closing at a time.
25 years after returning to Yellowstone, wolves have helped stabilize the ecosystem
New research shows that by reducing populations and thinning out weak and sick animals, wolves have a role in creating resilient elk herds.
Not So Random Acts: Science Finds That Being Kind Pays Off
Acts of kindness may not be that random after all. Science says being kind pays off.
Sharing vitamins: Cobamides unveil microbial interactions
Bacteria and archaea show a wide range of nutritional specialism. Not every organism can synthesize essential components and may need to trade for them. Taking as an example a diverse and interesting family of enzyme cofactors—the cobalt-containing...
The Political Orphanage: Daryl Davis Attends Klan Rallies on Apple Podcasts
Show The Political Orphanage, Ep Daryl Davis Attends Klan Rallies - Jul 8, 2020
Beyond the Chart
Lola Fayanju, MD, MA, MPHS, is determined to understand all of her patients as people.
Duke plans to join amicus briefs supporting international students
Duke plans to take legal action in support of a lawsuit challenging new restrictions on educational visas, Michael Schoenfeld, vice president for public affairs and government relations, told The Chronicle Wednesday.
How Long Do Pet Dogs Live?
The average lifespan of American pet dogs, and the effects of spay/neuter surgery, breed, and size, according to research.
Native American gene flow into Polynesia predating Easter Island settlement
Genomic analyses of DNA from modern individuals show that, about 800 years ago, pre-European contact occurred between Polynesian individuals and Native American individuals from near present-day Colombia, while remote Pacific islands were still...
Pretense in chimpanzees
Brian Hare
here is the link to the new paper link.springer.com/article/10.100… @dora_biro_ @chimpfreq
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Pretend play in chimpanzees: Dragging the imaginary blocks by Ayumu, 2years and 8 months old male
Dragging the imaginary blocks by Ayumu, 2years and 8 months old male Date: Jan 18, 2003 Video-record by Ari Ueno and Toyomi Matsuno [Movie 3 Ayumu pretend]
Brian Hare
Prof. Tetsuro Matsuzawa asked me to share his videos of #chimpanzees that he argues in new paper represent cases of pretend play - what do u think?
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Can Archaeology Dogs Smell Ancient Time?
Researchers show that with proper training, dogs can help scholars discover human and animal remains from bygone centuries.
When American Politics Turned Toxic
Julian E. Zelizer’s “Burning Down the House” sees Newt Gingrich’s rise in Congress as a turning point in political history.
Six Ways to Entertain Your Dog Indoors
Easy ways to tire out your dog when walks are limited.