Chimpanzee drum solo provides clues to the origins of music | Science News

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The chimpanzee Ayumu spontaneously produced long multi-element musical displays by drumming, dragging, and throwing separated objects. Analysis of transitions and rhythms revealed non-random sequences, partially resembling a pant-foot structure, primarily isochronous timing, and a more stable tempo using tools than using the body. The accompanying playful facial expressions and tooth-baring quiet expressions suggest high arousal and positive emotions, supporting the idea that emotional vocal expressions can be externalized through instrumental sounds. Image credit: Hattori et al., doi: 10.1111/nyas.70239.

Analyzing dozens of spontaneous performances by a captive male chimpanzee named Ayumu, researchers said the animal’s steady rhythm and expressive “playful face” suggest how early humans translated vocal emotion into musical instrument sounds. The chimpanzee Ayumu spontaneously produced long multi-element musical displays by drumming, dragging, and throwing separated objects. Analysis of transitions and rhythms revealed … Read more

Hate exercise? You can actually fight dementia from your couch

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Image collage with two images, image 1 shows a woman wearing glasses lying on a couch with popcorn and a remote control, looking bored while watching TV, image 2 shows an elderly man touching his head in frustration while pointing at a calendar on the wall, possibly indicating memory loss or cognitive impairment

Image collage with two images, image 1 shows a woman wearing glasses lying on a couch with popcorn and a remote control, looking bored while watching TV, image 2 shows an elderly man touching his head in frustration while pointing at a calendar on the wall, possibly indicating memory loss or cognitive impairment Couch potatoes, … Read more

Is Elf Beauty (ELF) turning entertainment marketing into a durable brand moat?

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Elf Beauty recently premiered the Elf Cosmetics brand’s true crime-inspired mockumentary “Vanity Vandals” at the TCL Chinese Theater. This work is supported by limited-time product bundles and community contests to deepen consumer engagement. The campaign highlights Elf’s use of entertainment-style content to strengthen cultural relevance and connect with passionate beauty fans. Here, we explore how … Read more

80s fitness trends are back today

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’80s-style aerobics is making a big comeback in modern fitness, but why now? As today’s workout culture shifts toward connection and fun, this retro trend is resurfacing in modern exercise. ©Getty Images Origin of aerobics In the 1960s, American Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper developed a variety of aerobic exercises to help people with cardiovascular disease. … Read more

‘Health care is next’: New Mexico House Speaker Haaland proposes public option

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'Health care is next': New Mexico House Speaker Haaland proposes public option

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AI and e-commerce will reshape consumer purchasing, driving global beauty market growth by 10%

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AI and e-commerce will reshape consumer purchasing, driving global beauty market growth by 10%

As digital-first, AI-influenced commerce accelerates globally, online sales are more than six times that of physical stores. Chicago, April 1, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nielsen IQ (NYSE:NIQ), the global leader in consumer intelligence, today released its State of Beauty 2026 report, showing the global beauty market grew 10% year-over-year, with e-commerce expanding six times faster than in-store sales. … Read more

Virgin Active launches innovative social wellness club in Cape Town

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Virgin Active South Africa has launched Collection Country Club in Green Point, Cape Town. This is the first of a new ‘Social Wellness Club’ concept that will be rolled out to 127 existing gym facilities across the country. Virgin Active CEO Dean Kowalski said in an interview that while the new concept differs from traditional … Read more

‘Abolish the backdoor’: Lawmakers accept work requirement for Idaho Medicaid expansion

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Under a bill proposed by Gov. Brad Little, low-income residents receiving health coverage through the state's Medicaid expansion would have to prove they work or volunteer at least 80 hours a month.

Under a bill proposed by Gov. Brad Little, low-income residents receiving health coverage through the state’s Medicaid expansion would have to prove they work or volunteer at least 80 hours a month. Sarah A. Miller smiller@idahostatesman.com A proposed law to add a three-month employment verification for low-income residents seeking health care coverage through Idaho’s Medicaid … Read more

Health officials warn of leptospirosis risk after Hawaii floods | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM A man walks through floodwaters on Kaupe Street in Waialua on March 20. The Hawaii Department of Health and the Hawaii Humane Society are asking residents and recovery workers to monitor for signs of leptospirosis in the wake of Kona Depression's storm surge flooding.

JAQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM A man walks through floodwaters on Kaupe Street in Waialua on March 20. The Hawaii Department of Health and the Hawaii Humane Society are asking residents and recovery workers to monitor for signs of leptospirosis in the wake of Kona Depression’s storm surge flooding. The Hawaii Department of Health and the Hawaii … Read more

Endangered predator released in US

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Endangered predator released in US

Arizona wildlife officials have released 19 endangered black-footed ferrets in northern Arizona, a major step in efforts to reintroduce one of America’s rarest predators to the wild. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) conducted stockings at three locations on March 10 with the goal of strengthening fragile populations of species once thought to be … Read more