In July 1960, Jane Goodall began meticulously recording the behavior of chimpanzees in Africa. That effort has continued uninterrupted for 50 years, and now the resulting data is being digitized for future generations. The collection includes all of Goodall’s notes, including her very first observation, along with narratives in English and Swahili, check-sheets, hand-drawn maps, …

Join us on Facebook for exclusive content, or visit our Life Is website for more great stories. To peak behind the scenes,visit the BBC Earth website. By Adelle Havard As two of the most unique and legendary members of the monodontidae family; the narwhal and beluga whale are as precious to our understanding of natural history as they …

Ever wonder what popular movies would look like pictograms? Freelance photographer and designer Viktor Hertz created a set of pictograms after popular movie titles, such as the one below. Full story at Dezine Weblog via Picocool. More great design.

With the possibility of water shortages, desertification, and the necessity of finding alternative fuel sources on the horizon, humanity’s booming numbers may need some big solutions to survive and thrive in the future. A number of architects are already planning (and in some cases, already building) for the a future of greener living. Waste-recycling underwater …

Google’s headquarters is located in Mountainview, Calif., but it might as well be Mount Olympus given the company’s wild success and seemingly unending acquisition spree. The Google search engine, which handled 70 percent of all online requests at the time we wrote this, is just the tip of a rapidly expanding empire. All things Google …

Americans are know for their ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit. Therefore it is crucial that those who are willing to start new businesses understand the options they have. Choosing a legal formation will have a profound, lasting impact on your company. Learn the benefits and drawbacks of each class and make an informed choice before incorporating. …

If an annoying ringtone isn’t enough to jerk you from dreamland, then a bit of intellectual stimulation might do the trick. Designed by Oliver Sha, the IQ alarm clock comes without a snooze, but with a tamper resistant battery compartment so your only option is to answer the question to turn it off. Better turn …

With all the hullabaloo over breastfeeding, it looks like Chinese scientists have found a way to keep the breasts in push-up bras and low cut blouses where they belong and get the milk straight from where milk should come from: cow udders. 200 cows have been genetically modified to produce “human” milk in China, bringing …

Most, if not all people, are familiar with social media and how it can “improve” your life.  Well for those of you who may be wondering if you are addicted, here is an infographic that provides the 10 symptoms of social media addiction.    If you find yourself tweeting from the shower and updating Facebook while …

After having sex for the first time, college-age males report they felt more satisfied with their appearance. Females, on the other hand, felt less satisfied with how they looked. Researchers surveyed 434 students asking them about their “attitudes and experiences in relationships with other people.” All students were traditional freshmen—age 17 to 19 years—at the …

Did Aunt Phyllis wrap up another pair of argyle socks for Christmas? Dear, sweet Aunt Phyllis could have avoided seeing the bummed out look on your face had she printed out the brilliantly clever “Gift Complaint Form” from EnjoyThisBeautifulDay.com. Attach this handy form to gifts and guarantee at least a chuckle, even if your gift …

George Michael, pleather pants, a mullet, and overflowing of sexiness—what could go wrong? All the web’s sexiest hottest videos.