In an attempt to understand our own fascination with the shiny minerals, researchers gave some to chimps. A chimp named Toti attentively observes a quartz crystal at a rehabilitation facility in Spain ...

Chimpanzees appear to execute Rational Evidence-Weighing in complex decision-making tasks. The experiments conducted demonstrated that chimps changed their minds when presented with stronger evidence.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sixty years ago, scientists embarked on an experiment to teach American Sign Language to chimpanzees—and ultimately prove humans ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Chimpanzees love their alcohol. Among our closest primate ...

A recent study performed on chimpanzees demonstrates that chimpanzees possess cognitive flexibility similar to that of humans. When circumstances or evidence change, chimps appear to do the thing ...

The investigative minds at How to Survive analyze the incredible muscle strength of our closest animal relatives to show why they can be much more dangerous than they look. US attacks Iran's Kharg ...

A close encounter with chimpanzees can be both exhilarating and deeply moving. Discover what makes these intelligent primates so captivating, how guided wildlife experiences are managed safely, and ...

The urine of chimpanzees contains high levels of alcohol byproduct, most likely because the chimps regularly gorge themselves on fermented fruit, according to a new paper published in the journal ...

Wild chimpanzees love to chow down on sticky-sweet fruit—the riper the better. But, occasionally, these tasty, natural snacks ripen so much that they start to ferment, a process that produces alcohol.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Primates of all stripes really love their crystals. Archeologists ...

Chimps’ love for crystals could help explain our ancestors’ fascination with the shiny stones. The forerunners of modern humans collected crystals for which they had no apparent use, say scientists.