In some parts of the world they are revered and protected; in other places they are captured and eaten for dinner. One thing is certain: They’re everywhere.
When faced with a spewing volcano, people today share many of the same feelings volcano-observers have had throughout human history: We are in awe of the destructive power of nature, and we are unsettled by the thought that a peaceful mountain can suddenly become an unstoppable destructive ...
When faced with a spewing volcano, people today share many of the same feelings volcano-observers have had throughout human history: We are in awe of the destructive power of nature, and we are unsettled by the thought that a peaceful mountain can suddenly become an unstoppable destructive ...
How an international team of chimpanzee experts conducted the most comprehensive survey of the animals ever attempted. Scientists have been investigating chimpanzee culture for several decades, but too often their studies contained a crucial flaw. Most attempts to document cultural diversity among chimpanze...
Gold had brief periods of huge gains in recent decades, but there were also long stretches when it was outperformed by U.S. stocks. For example, anyone who invested in gold in 2011, instead of putting money in stocks, would have gotten crushed over most of the following 10 years as U....
The origins of the Etruscans are not well known, but it is believed that they began around 800 BC and were, prior to Rome, the major power in the region. The Etruscan civilization lasted until 396 BC, when they were conquered by Rome. So, they lasted for roughly 400 years. 43. Roman...
Are actions and behaviors a result of genes or environment? Variations of these questions have been explored by countless philosophers and scientists across millennia. Yet, as biologists continue to better understand the mechanisms that underlie brain function, it is increasingly apparent that this ...
This chapter covers emerging zoonotic diseases, with a focus on the current understanding of how and where zoonotic pathogens circulate, their pathways to emergence, potential for sustained human-to-human transmission, and gaps in our knowledge. The first cluster of infections among people may be re...
Be sure to look up in the trees. Monkeys are sometimes spotted along this trail, as are many birds. Observation Tower:Just after you’ve gone about halfway across the 500-meter boardwalk, you’ll come to an observation tower. This rickety tower allows you to see well above the jungle ca...
AI art challenges the millennia-old paradigm of humans as the sole creators of art. Its introduction raisesquestions about the genesis of creativityand carriesethical and legal concerns. AI art also presents an opportunity to extend the boundaries of art and creativity in multiple ways. ...