A new study published in Science suggests that wild bonobos in the African rainforest can combine different calls to construct phrases with modified meanings, challenging the idea that only humans possess this ability. Researchers spent months recording bonobo vocalizations and found instances where calls conveyed messages like “I’m feeding” or “Let’s build a nest.” This discovery sheds light on the evolutionary origins of language, as bonobos and chimpanzees, humanity’s closest genetic relatives, may have shared similar communication abilities with our common ancestor millions of years ago.
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Tesla found partly to blame for fatal Autopilot crash
A Florida jury found Tesla partly liable for a 2019 crash involving a Model S with Autopilot, resulting in a $329 million verdict, including $200 million in punitive damages. Tesla plans to appeal, asserting the driver was solely at fault, while plaintiffs argue the software's failures contributed to the accident, marking a significant setback for the company and its self-driving technology claims. Want More Context? 🔎
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