Science & Technology

Do Chimpanzees Know How to Say or Show ‘Thank You’?

April 01, 2026 — In the not-so-distant past, when scientists discussed primate behavior, they often outright denied the existence of the many complex emotions that these intelligent animals possess. It is only recently that humanity has discovered that, like us, great apes have a rich inner world and nuanced social structure (primarily thanks to the research of Dr. Jane […]

Research Shows Chimpanzees Cooperate First and Think Later

April 01, 2026 — Why be nice? While it might seem quite natural to many to cooperate with others, not all animals necessarily operate according to that “moral” code. In fact, individuals who only consider their self-interest can avoid the costs of helping, while still reaping the benefits of being helped. So why do some animals help while others […]

Dr. Goodall Broke Boundaries in Science – Now You Can, Too!

April 01, 2026 — Basecamp 1960s: The sky is inky fabric dotted with stars. The moon is full tonight and reveals a cross stitching of marching ants on the ground. A yellow light flickers from inside the weather-worn tent, and the bugs play offbeat alongside the typing of a typewriter. You’ve entered the world of young Jane Goodall. But how […]

Science Update: Chimps Start Wars for Power and Benefit From Play

April 01, 2026 — From the beginning of Dr. Jane Goodall’s research in 1960, she knew that humans and chimpanzees share many similarities. She discovered that chimpanzees use tools, engage in cooperative hunting, and form strong bonds with family and community members. Dr. Goodall’s pioneering discoveries, which removed the assumed separation between us and the rest of the animal […]

The Future is Here: Artificial Intelligence is Saving Wildlife

April 01, 2026 — Strategically placed recycled cell phones are combating deforestation by sending notifications to rangers when chainsaw noises are recorded. Algorithms similar to those used by Homeland Security are being developed to provide effective routes for ranger patrols in their battle against poaching. And drones are delivering sylvatic plague vaccines to prairie dog populations in an effort to save […]

IT’S OFFICIAL, RENEWABLE ENERGY WORKS

April 01, 2026 — On January 15th, 2018, Robert and Barney Swan became the first people to reach the South Pole on an expedition powered entirely by clean energy technologies. The father-son duo traveled on foot for 600 nautical miles across Antarctica on a mission they called the South Pole Energy Challenge. These modern-day explorers set out on their […]

5 Powerful Women in STEM You Need to Know

April 01, 2026 — Stop! Look at the device you’re reading this on. Have you ever thought about how many people dedicated their lives to creating the computer code and programming that went into the technology you are using? Fun fact, the first person to ever create a computer program was a woman named Ada Lovelace, a scientist in the […]

Chimps Postpone Parenthood, Eat Monkeys & Catch Lethal Colds

April 01, 2026 — Genetically, chimpanzees and humans share 98.6% of our DNA, and our behaviors are more than a little alike as well. 60 years ago, our previous understanding of our relationship to the rest of the animal kingdom was forever redefined by the one and only Dr. Goodall. Since 1960, research in Gombe, Tanzania has been evolving […]

Pathogens, Primates & Human Populations, OH MY! An Interview with Thomas Gillespie

April 01, 2026 — When you have a cold, it’s pretty safe to say you likely have access to the resources you need to feel well again soon and not become a major threat to the human population. But what if all the medication and information on human health wasn’t as accessible or thoroughly researched as it is? For […]

See, Hear, & Speak Like an Ape: Making the World of ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ Real

April 01, 2026 — In an era of flash and flamboyance on film, it is easy to overlook the ever impressive task of transforming what’s real, into what extends beyond the possible for the big screen. For Dan Lemmon, this undertaking has been the primary focus from almost the beginning of his life. As Visual Effects Supervisor at Weta […]

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Do Chimpanzees Know How to Say or Show ‘Thank You’?

Research Shows Chimpanzees Cooperate First and Think Later

Dr. Goodall Broke Boundaries in Science – Now You Can, Too!

Science Update: Chimps Start Wars for Power and Benefit From Play

The Future is Here: Artificial Intelligence is Saving Wildlife

IT’S OFFICIAL, RENEWABLE ENERGY WORKS

5 Powerful Women in STEM You Need to Know

Chimps Postpone Parenthood, Eat Monkeys & Catch Lethal Colds

Pathogens, Primates & Human Populations, OH MY! An Interview with Thomas Gillespie

See, Hear, & Speak Like an Ape: Making the World of ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ Real