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Contributions of deaf people to entomology: A hidden legacy

This review paper reveals the achievements of deaf and hard-of-hearing scientists who communicated their discoveries in entomology, including Charles Bonnet and Charles Darwin. The authors highlight the struggles and triumphs of these pioneers in light of their isolation from the Deaf community.

SourceBrill·JournalTerrestrial Arthropod Reviews·DateSep 26, 2012

Do monkeys know what others need?

Brown capuchin monkeys demonstrate empathetic perspective-taking by withholding food from a fellow monkey who has just eaten, suggesting they understand their physical needs. The study provides first evidence for this behavior in primates.

SourceBrill·JournalBehaviour·DateApr 12, 2012

Friends with benefits

Human relationships rely on endorphin rewards for motivation, unlike rodents which focus on oxytocin and vasopressin. The study suggests that endorphins enable complex relationship networks to endure and persist.

SourceBrill·JournalBehaviour·DateNov 17, 2011

Mysterious fossils provide new clues to insect evolution

Scientists uncover ancient fossils of Coxoplectoptera, an insect order that defies classification, offering clues to the evolution of wings and lifestyle. The discovery presents a new hypothesis on the development of insect wings, suggesting they originated from thoracic backplates.

SourceBrill·JournalInsect Systematics & Evolution·DateJul 19, 2011

Humpback whales catch prey with bubble-nets

Humpback whales employ complex feeding maneuvers involving bubble nets to corral and contain planktonic prey. The study reveals novel behaviors such as 'double-loops' and team cooperation, showcasing advanced tool use similar to that of apes.

SourceBrill·JournalBehaviour·DateJun 24, 2011