Animal groups show how simple actions create shared intelligence, shaping technology, health research, and crowd safety.

From problem-solving to emotional intelligence, these five animals exhibit brainpower that rivals humans.

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Researchers at the University of College London recently undertook a massive study to better understand chimps. The team analyzed data from fecal samples of 828 wild chimpanzees across 30 populations, ...

Humans tend to put our own intelligence on a pedestal. Our brains can do math, employ logic, explore abstractions and think critically. But we can’t claim a monopoly on thought. Among a variety of ...