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Chimps Ingest Alcohol Daily: Study

Chimpanzees consume the equivalent of at least one alcoholic drink per day as they eat ripe, fermenting fruit, says a study out Wednesday that addresses one possible reason why humans are drawn to booze.

International Business Times · Sep 18, 2025

What the heck is ‘scrumping’? Why humans are so good at digesting alcohol

African apes may be able to better metabolize alcohol, allowing them to eat nearly 10 pounds of fruit a day

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025

Post-flight feast: Study suggests reindeer vision evolved to spot favorite food

While reindeer are famous for pulling Santa’s sleigh, it’s their vision that really sets them apart

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2023

Baboon mummy DNA from ancient Egypt reveals location of mysterious port city not on any maps

A new DNA study suggests that the lost realm of Punt and the port city of Adulis may have been in the same place, separated by time.

LiveScience · Nov 20, 2023

Expect more homeruns with climate change

A new study found that climate change is knocking it out of the park — no, really.

Salon · Apr 17, 2023