Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Bird Flu, Wild Birds, and Backyard Bird Feeders

Bird flu has devastated poultry and dairy farms, and sent the price of eggs soaring in the United States since it was first detected in North America in late 2021. But what has been the toll on wild birds? More than 170 species of North American wild birds – including ducks,… Read Full Article (External […]

Published on March 18, 2025

Mastery of language could predict longevity

A recent study has linked longevity specifically to verbal fluency, the measure of one’s vocabulary and ability to use it. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the […]

Published on March 18, 2025

When did human language emerge?

Humans’ unique language capacity was present at least 135,000 years ago, according to a survey of genomic evidence. As such, language might have entered social use 100,000 years ago. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he […]

Published on March 18, 2025