Scientists studying the evolution of speech have long puzzled over why there are no good models in primates. While primates share many traits with humans, speech isn't one of them. With one possible exception. A group of wild monkeys from the Ethiopian highlands called geladas make gutteral noises that sound eerily human-like.

In his new book "The End Of Big: How The Internet Makes David The New Goliath," author Nicco Mele examines democracy taking place outside our existing structures of power, government and big business. Mele argues that such a shift makes us "reimagine" society as we know it, and helps return power to the little guy.

A newly released series of images snapped by NASA reveals that the Curiosity rover's parachute has been flapping in the thin Martian wind. This may seem hardly newsworthy or a no-brainer. But it's notable because scientists didn't know if the wind on Mars was thick enough or gusty enough to have this effect.

Major science organizations rely heavily on government funding, including top federal programs like the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and NASA. Jeffrey Brown talks to Matt Hourihan of the American Association for the Advancement of Science on how the sequester will impact researchers.

Myanmar recently began economic reforms and hopes to vastly expand its telecom infrastructure.

For those 50 and older, AARP has launched a dating site to help find that special someone.

Sherry Turkle looks at how technology redefines human connection and what we expect from each other.

Cynthia Breazeal builds robots that can be used in your living room. They teach, learn — and play.