The attempt got a bit out of Manon Schweinfurth’s control, even though she had thought it through perfectly. She hadn’t counted on Bobby. This twenty-four-year-old male chimpanzee despised the offer …
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The language of the green world: Did you know that even plants communicate with each other?
Most representatives of the terrestrial flora can do no more than a soft rustling in the gusts of wind in the acoustic region. At the same time, plants conduct complex …
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According to a report by the European Commission, more than 150 million tons of plastic are floating in the oceans and seas today. Of the total amount we consume, only …
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Similar to Einstein in physics, Darwin became a symbol of a scientist who revolutionized his field. But what happened to Darwin’s legacy? He wouldn’t be surprised! Among others, his theories …
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Rules of medieval sex: Only on selected days, as quickly as possible and above all no tenderness
Human sexual behavior has changed over the millennia, from socially acceptable promiscuity to a strictly regulated act under the supervision of church authorities. For example, the medieval rules of sexuality …
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The television screens were lit up by a two-part film about the beginnings of the relationship between the young Archduchess Maria Theresa and František Štěpán Lotrinský. Was it really a …
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A fossil site of world importance has been discovered in southern France A pair of amateur paleontologists recently discovered a world-class fossil site in southern France, containing the remains of …
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What was before? Black holes or galaxies? Scientists may have found the answer to an age-old puzzle
New research, based on observations of early supermassive black holes and galaxies, offers an answer to a classic question in astronomy: were there black holes or galaxies first? Astronomers have …
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From the beer test to urine prophets, ancient and recent history has known many bizarre methods of determining pregnancy… Take a look with us at seven amazing methods used to …
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Coco Chanel was one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century. She was known for her simple, elegant designs that liberated women from the restrictive corsets and …
