New research shows that monkeys outperform humans in a test meant to measure cognitive flexibility. The experiment, conducted by a team of psychology researchers at George State University, pitted ...

CHINESE scientists have “gene hacked” a group of monkeys to make them smarter – in an experiment branded “reckless” by experts. The experiment involved exposing monkeys to human genes that affect the ...

A study meant to understand the evolution and genetic mechanisms of human intelligence led Chinese scientists to create genetically-engineered monkeys carrying human brain genes. “Here, we ...

Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery not just for humans, but for many primates. In human social interactions, people have an instinctive tendency to copy each other's body language and ...

You’ve been asked to compete against some of your friends in a game of skill, but you realise something is amiss. They’ve been given precise instructions and details about the game’s mechanics. You’ve ...

Deep in the rainforest, the monkeys are yodeling. Their wild calls echo across the foliage, sending signals of sex and survival. For decades, scientists have studied why they make these sounds, but ...