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EVOLUTION OF APES
A 17-million-year-old Egyptian ape fossil challenges long-held ideas that modern apes evolved in East Africa- In 2026, CT scans showed 3.7-million-year-old “Little Foot” had ape-like arm strength but human-like leg loading, suggesting a mix of climbing and upright walking
- Orangutans have the longest birth gap among mammals; a 2018 study explains how their 7.6-year wait for another baby, scarce forest fruit and solitary life may actually help them survive
- Scientists rebuilt ancient primate brains from fossils and found a stunning clue to human evolution: The brain may have grown larger not simply to think more, but because our ancestors were processing an increasing amount of visual informationAncient primate brain evolution is now better understood. Researchers reconstructed fossil brain spaces using advanced imaging techniques. ...12 Aug, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
- 40,000 years ago, our closest ancient human relatives did something that changed the manifestation of relationship, bonding foreverKiss may last only a moment, but its evolutionary history could span millions of years. That simple gesture—today associated with love, fri...28 Jul, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
- To create a 'New Soviet Man,' the Bolshevik government in 1926 funded a Russian biologist's quest to create a human-ape hybrid; instead, it produced one of science's strangest scandalsIn 1926, Soviet biologist Ilya Ivanov attempted to create a human-ape hybrid in French Guinea. This controversial experiment aimed to provi...27 Jul, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
- Have you ever wondered why your fingers aren't all the same length? The fascinating science behind every finger's unique purposeThe evolution of human fingers showcases a fascinating variety of lengths tailored to specific purposes. This diverse morphology allows for...11 Jul, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
- Could your laugh be a 15-million-year-old echo that helped shape human speech? Great ape laughter offers surprising cluesYour laughter might be older than you think! A new study reveals that the rhythmic pattern of human laughter has remained consistent for at...03 Jul, 2026, 03.34 AM IST
- Scientists found that childbirth can be harder than humans thought, as many primates have babies much bigger than birth canal; some species even dislocate pelvic bones to get through itA recent study challenges the long-held belief that humans uniquely face difficult childbirth. Researchers found that many primate species,...30 Jun, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
- Planet of the Apes franchise prepares next chapter with original story from Fantastic Four director Matt ShakmanA new Planet of the Apes film is in development. Matt Shakman will direct this new movie. It will be an original story. This project is sep...07 May, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
- What exactly counts as a kiss? Study reveals kissing goes back 21 million years, to common ancestor of humans; researchers explain evolution of kissingA recent study suggests kissing originated approximately 21 million years ago, predating modern humans and possibly emerging from a shared ...21 Nov, 2025, 01.45 AM IST
- Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: When to stream the movie on Hulu in the USKingdom of the Planet of the Apes, directed by Wes Ball, known for his work on the Maze Runner series, marks a revitalization of the Planet...23 Jul, 2024, 01.21 AM IST
- Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: Digital release date unveiled - What we know avout streaming availabilityDespite receiving mixed reviews, 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' has garnered positive responses from both critics and audiences alike....20 Jun, 2024, 09.48 PM IST
- When will the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes release? Here’s what we know so farIn December 2019,a new installment in the Planet of the Apes franchise, with Wes Ball (known for Maze Runner) slated as the director was co...21 Sep, 2023, 10.09 PM IST
- Smile right, and you'll have reason to smileThe smile, lest it be laughed off, has its origins in the 'fear grin' of apes who use barely clenched teeth to 'tell' predators they are ha...17 May, 2023, 11.18 PM IST
- Walking on two legs has been a defining trait for humans, and a close look at chimpanzees reveals whyWhy, when, and where bipedalism evolved remains debated.20 Dec, 2022, 05.26 PM IST
- Will Earth become a planet of the apes?Chinese scientists have recently created a transgenic monkey whose DNA has the human gene.12 Apr, 2019, 09.24 AM IST
- Ape and essence of scientific theoryA number of schools in the US teach the doctrine of ‘Creationism’ — the belief in the Biblical origin of the world and of humankind — and d...11 Mar, 2018, 11.53 PM IST
- Spirituality needed along with scientific progress: Satyapal SinghNew Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) For full appraisal of our lives, we must learn science of spirituality, involving soul and intellect, Minister of ...28 Feb, 2018, 02.57 PM IST
- Last ancestor of humans small like gibbons: StudyLondon, Oct 13 (IANS) Researchers have found that the last common ancestor of apes and humans was likely small, probably weighing about 12 ...13 Oct, 2017, 06.27 PM IST
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