Scientists are attacking the question of how we became human from a number of new directions – in addition to analyzing the evidence of ancient fossils.
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September 18th, 2009
In the News: What Does Ape Behavior Say About Us?
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March 6th, 2009
Spark Blog: The Science Behind Why Chimps Are Not Pets
Researcher Brian Hare is an advocate for eliminating the chimpanzee pet trade. In the wake of the chimp attack, Brian explains the science behind his stance.
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February 24th, 2009
In the News: Nobel Conference – Who Were the First Humans?
Gustavus Adolphus College hosted a conference last October focused squarely on the idea of “The Human Spark.” We've met with many of the speakers.
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August 25th, 2008
In the News: Why Your Voice Is Quieter Than an Orangutan’s
All great apes, including humans, have vocal tract air sacs that they use to call out loud. Ours have evolved to be smaller than the other apes’, leaving them with louder voices.
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August 16th, 2008
In the News: Rethinking the Boundaries of “Human Rights”
There are big differences between apes and humans, but we do share the majority of our DNA and other characteristics. Should some "human rights" extend to our great ape cousins?
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August 6th, 2008
Can Apes Really Talk?
This video presents a reporter's visit to the Great Ape Trust, where apes communicate with researchers with a lexigram. But is this really language?
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