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Socially tolerant species are better at controlling their emotions and behaviors, according to a new study of one of humanity's closest relatives. Researchers have tested one of the ideas put forward ...

Researchers have tested one of the ideas put forward to explain how humanity evolved to become smarter, on non-human primates. The study, led by a team at the University of Portsmouth, found a ...