A new experiment hints that an ape may be able to play pretend like humans do. Scientists studied a bonobo named Kanzi who was raised in captivity and became a whiz at communicating with humans using ...

Kanzi, a bonobo with exceptional language skills, took part in a make-believe tea party that demonstrated cognitive abilities ...

Researchers offered a bonobo named Kanzi imaginary juice and grapes, presenting the tests as a kind of make-believe tea party ...

For flowering plants, reproduction is a question of the birds and the bees. Attracting the right pollinator can be a matter ...

Pablo Jarillo-Herrero and Allan MacDonald received the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award for pioneering work that allows the behavior of new materials to be transformed and controlled ...

Looking for something unforgettable to do these school holidays? The Fun Haus Factory is inviting families to dive headfirst into a world of bubbling potions, flashes of fire, giant smoke rings and ...

What looks like magic is often just a rule of physics or chemistry doing its job. Invisible ink turning brown, colours swirling on milk, water climbing uphill — it all feels like sorcery until you ...

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Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Alexus Ables is a long way from home. The California girl grew up in Palmdale, but she always had dreams of going to college in the Deep South. “I have always been attracted ...

In this video, I show you a simple and fun Valentine’s activity using just a paper towel, Sharpie, and markers. I fold and decorate the towel, then add water to create a magical reveal. It’s a great ...

PELHAM – Paper airplanes defied gravity, mocktails bubbled and fizzed and trivia sparked laughter and friendly debate as Pelham residents gathered for a “Wicked”-inspired adult night at the Pelham ...