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Coverage of great apes in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 25 · 15:05 UTCMost recent: Jun 26 · 12:57 UTC
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Chiara De Gregorioperson2University of Warwickorganization2Communications Biologyorganization2Brittany Florkiewiczperson2Lyon Collegeorganization2Humanstopic1laughtopic1common ancestortopic1human speech evolutiontopic1Laughtertopic1The Associated Press Health and Science Departmentorganization1Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Educationorganization1Robert Wood Johnson Foundationorganization1laughter evolutiontopic1
Recent coverage
  • SCIENCEJun 26 · 12:57 UTCFRANCE 24
    Humans and apes have shared a laugh for 15 million years, says study

    A new study indicates that Great Apes laugh similarly to humans, suggesting a common ancestor that laughed 15 million years ago. Researchers analyzed ape recordings and found shared laughter characteristics, providing insights into the evolution of human speech.

  • SCIENCEJun 25 · 17:10 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWS
    Get a load of this: Humans and great apes share similar giggles

    A study reveals humans and great apes share similar laughter patterns, suggesting a common ancestor. Researchers compared tickling-induced giggles of captive apes and young children, finding rhythmic similarities. The findings, led by Chiara De Gregorio, highlight evolutionary ties and the role of laughter in social communication.

  • SCIENCEJun 25 · 15:05 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Get a load of this: Humans and great apes share similar giggles

    A study found humans and great apes share similar laughter patterns, suggesting a common ancestor. Researchers compared tickling-induced giggles from captive apes and young children, revealing rhythmic similarities. The findings, published in Communications Biology, highlight evolutionary links in social communication.