Bonobo females bully the boys, and more…
We used to think that of our primate relatives, chimps were the more aggressive ape and bonobos were more peaceful. A recent study found that bonobos are just as antagonistic as chimps, but it's the females targeting males.
PLUS:
- Mission to deflect an asteroid was a smashing success
- Low gravity environments can lead to stronger blood clots in astronauts
- From fire to galaxy formation, a celebration of friction as a fundamental force
- Winter spiders survive subzero temperatures with a potent antifreeze
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We used to think that of our primate relatives, chimps were the more aggressive ape and bonobos were more peaceful. A recent study found that bonobos are just as antagonistic as chimps, but it's the females targeting males.
PLUS:
- Mission to deflect an asteroid was a smashing success
- Low gravity environments can lead to stronger blood clots in astronauts
- From fire to galaxy formation, a celebration of friction as a fundamental force
- Winter spiders survive subzero temperatures with a potent antifreeze
2026-03-13
54 min
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