Orangutans' communication resembles a game of 'charades'
...tionally communicate with people through gesturesa skill earlier attributed to chimpanzeesErica Cartmill and Richard Byrne presented six captive orangutans with situations in which one tempting and one not-so-tempting food item had to be reached with human help. But to test the orangutans strategy, the r...Learning to evolve: With a little help from my ancestors
...s, and these associations could take the form of a skill such as flying. Using computer simulations, Stone ...s. First, learning accelerates the rate at which a skill becomes innate over generations, so it accelerates the evolution of innate skill acquisition. For co...Ability to listen to 2 things at once is largely inherited, says twin study
... what both are sayingis an important communication skill thats heavily influenced by your genes, say resear...among all twins, indicating that variation in that skill is primarily due to differences in environment. Scientists believe that problems with dichotic li...UCLA researchers show that culture influences brain cells
...archers note, may also have implications for motor skill and language learning, intergroup communication, as well as the study of intergroup attitudes toward other cultures....5 OHSU faculty members singled out for honors
...tnyek, an environmental chemist, was cited for his skill at finding ways to bring things togetherwhether carbon atoms, disparate disciplines or peopleand contributing to the collaborative environment at OHSU. His research activities have been focused on the application of nanotechnology to basic and biomed...Australian wins prestigious prize in biodiversity informatics
...imilar developments lack, and he has a rare mix of skill sets." The Prize winner also works on making desktop software tools into web-based tools that can be shared across the Internet. Sharing analytical software in this way promotes collaboration and cooperation among scientists and between scientists a...Scientists seek useful traits in wild cottons
...ses seed stocks from planting through harvest. His skill in making difficult cross pollinations is critical in developing new cotton lines, Gannaway said. "Many of the cottons we grow for more seed are photoperiodic," Gannaway said. "They will only produce fruit and seed during the short days of tem...New evidence of 'human' culture among primates
...gesting that the younger monkeys were learning the skill from their more experienced elders. Captive monkey...kills by social learning, or whether the different skill sets exhibited by different groups of the same species are a result of environmental influences. I...Social tolerance allows bonobos to outperform chimpanzees on a cooperative task
...rd other bonobos, and they did indeed exhibit more skill in cooperative feeding than did chimpanzees. For e...ge. The findings suggest that one way in which the skill of social problem solving can arise is through evolutionary selection on emotional systems, such as ...Man's best friend lends insight into human evolution
... chimp) helpfully points to hidden food. This is a skill that humans already display in infancy, and according to Hare it seems to have evolved since the human lineage split from that of chimps a few million years ago. For Hare, who has worked with a number of different animal species, to understand the ......e future. Planning for the future is a complex skill that was previously believed to be unique to humans. Other animals were perceived to be incapable of dissociating themselves from the present and any current motivation. Sometimes animals may appear to recognise future needs, but they are only exhi...Study finds surfing safer than soccer
...r of surfers in the water during each heat and the skill level is very high. On the other hand, recreational surfers are often trying to catch waves in a dense crowd of surfers of varying abilities," says Nathanson. The authors note that although age and gender had no bearing on the injury rate, wave si...Watching with intent to repeat ignites key learning area of brain
...ing brain or bodily injury. "Teaching a physical skill often involves someone demonstrating the essential action components after which the learner tries to reproduce what has been observed. This is true for behaviors ranging from learning to eat with utensils, playing an instrument or performing surgery...Bright future for nuclear medicine technologists
... for technologists; augment the knowledge base and skill sets to include fusion imaging with the latest technologies; track closely the work of scientists and industry on new imaging technologies and adjust educational programs as needed; and work to increase the number of certified technologists in all st...Sweet yet sophisticated: Honey bee genome lends insight into sociality, sensation and sex
...tors in bees underlies their social complexity and skill at locating flowers," explains Robertson. On the other hand, the scientists identified only 10 gustatory receptor genes in the honey bee genome, far fewer than in fruit fly (68) or mosquito (76). "Bees have little need for gustatory receptors to l...EMBO honors triple talents of UK scientist, author, broadcaster
...orlds of science writing and broadcasting with the skill and versatility of a seasoned media professional, all the time remaining grounded in the science behind the story. This flair for communication combined with his attention to scientific detail brings a unique voice to the public communication of scie......ter's specialization: metabolic power, economy and skill by Professor AE Minetti, Mr F Formenti and Mr LP Ardigo (doi:10.1098/ rspb.2006.3653) Carrying heavy loads in the Himalayan region is a real challenge. Porters face extreme ranges in terrain condition, path steepness, altitude hypoxia and climate ...Founding member of Pitt's Biology Department to be honored in Harrisburg, Pa., ceremony
...ington University. "The unparalleled knowledge and skill you brought to your classroom has provided invaluable insight over the years to a countless number of students," wrote Rendell in his letter to Lauffer. "It is with a remarkable caliber of character, an exceptional talent for leadership, and a passio...A satirical look at how to navigate technology organizations
...ry requires walking a fine line between management skill and technical knowledge. For every Microsoft and Google, there is a WorldCom, where innovations in accounting outpaced those in technology, or a failed Internet start-up, where the business plans and technologies failed to meet the needs of customers......convincing information, Vitousek added. Schindlers skill as a scientific communicator has earned him influence in the policy arena, according to Karen Kraft Sloan, a former member of Canadas parliament. His words are used time and time again as the highest measure of credibility to educate the public on an...