Self-described “contrarian” John McWhorter is used to being at the center of controversy. So it’s no surprise his new book, ...

Comprehensive reference genomes have now been assembled for six ape species: siamang (a Southeast Asian gibbon), Sumatran orangutan, Bornean orangutan, gorilla, bonobo and chimpanzee. Areas of their ...

Dave shares the story of Palo Alto's Unit 42 researchers uncovering a massive campaign distributing thousands of fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platforms via websites and mobile apps, using ...

A peep from a bonobo is believed to mean roughly “I would like to…” and a whistle is believed to mean “let’s stay together.” But when combined to make a “peep-whistle,” it’s thought to mean something ...

Scientists study cultural traditions in chimpanzees, revealing dialects used for mating and the impact of human influence on ...

Discover how bonobos challenge our understanding of language evolution, offering fresh insights into communication, ...

Bonobos, our closest relatives, may not speak, but they use something strikingly similar to human language. A new study from researchers at the University of Zurich and Harvard University reveals that ...

The prevailing narrative in human history is that humanity emerged from Africa, which is true to an extent, but there may be ...

Learn more about complex compositionality, an ability to combine words and calls that humans and bonobos apparently share.