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Obesity decreases calorie burning: A new study
New research shows that the weight of a person affects how and when their bodies burn energy. A new experiment discovered that individuals with a healthy body weight tend to use more energy during the day when they are active, while individuals with obesity use more energy at night when they are sleeping.
Kate Yakimchuk obesity calorie burning body weight calories Cooking 28 November 2023
How hunger changes you: A new study on hunger hormone and decision making
New research from UCL found that a hunger hormone can significantly affect a part of the brain responsible for decision-making in animals. This experiment is the first to reveal the direct impact of hunger hormones on the brain's hippocampus when animals are hungry.
Kate Yakimchuk hunger hormones food choices food health Cooking 28 November 2023
Healthy diet improves your cognitive skills: A new study on brain and body
Our diet can significantly affect your health, but what about our cognitive abilities and skills? A new study shows that it does - and what's even more important, it plays a huge role for older people.
Kate Yakimchuk food mediterranean diet healthy diet cognition Cooking 28 November 2023
A harmful amino acid: A new study on nutrition and weight management
Scientists tend to research different foods and nutrients to find out ways on how to live a longer and happier life. A new study with mice found that reducing a specific amino acid called isoleucine can have many benefits for them.
Kate Yakimchuk amino acid long living protein health Cooking 27 November 2023
Some elephants can be smarter than others: A new study
Most people know that elephants are intelligent animals - they are social, they have lots of skills, and they have enormous brains. Meanwhile, scientists have discovered that some kinds of animals can be even smarter than that - how's that possible?
Kate Yakimchuk elephants intelligence Animals 27 November 2023
Fearing a human: A new study on how wildlife is scared of people
Scientists discovered that mammals in a home to a large lion population are more scared of human voices than by lion sounds or hunting noises like barking dogs or gunshots. The experiment aimed to understand how different animals react to various sounds.
Kate Yakimchuk wildlife nature humans fears Animals 26 November 2023
Cows with smart devices: A new experiment
Not only humans, but also animals might benefit from smart devices, the scientists claim. It can be extremely useful for farming, because it might help farmers to control animals' health and well-being.
Kate Yakimchuk cows gadgets Animals 26 November 2023
Using AI to recognize rare birds: A new discovery
It's not always easy to find or even recognize some rare birds, but science seem to find a new way to do it way easier. Using AI, scientists now can recognize and also monitor various rare bird species, so it can be way easier for ornithologists to do their job.
Kate Yakimchuk birds varieties science nature Animals 26 November 2023
How mercury affects amphibians: A new study
Scientists conducted the first extensive study of a harmful compound called methylmercury in adult amphibians in the U.S. The results revealed that this toxic substance is common and widespread among amphibians, and for some, it can show very high levels.
Kate Yakimchuk amphibians mercury nature Animals 25 November 2023
How cats actually purr: A new study
Even the simplest things can be quite amazing sometimes, and it's interesting to know more about what causes them. For instance, cats' purring turns out to be more complicated than we used to think before.
Kate Yakimchuk cats purring Animals 25 November 2023
Roosters may be smarter than we thought: A new study
A team of researchers have conducted a study challenging the belief that chickens, specifically roosters, have limited cognitive abilities. The experiment utilized a modified "Mark Test," a common method for testing self-recognition, involving placing a colored mark on the rooster's head that it can only see in a mirror.
Kate Yakimchuk roosters intelligence cognition Animals 25 November 2023
How bats' jaws evolve: A new study
Darwin's finches and a group of bats have stories that help us understand evolution. Darwin's finches, living on the Galapagos Islands, have special beaks for their favorite food.
Kate Yakimchuk bats jaws evolution Animals 25 November 2023
Chimpanzees can go through menopause too: A new study
Researchers studied wild chimpanzees in Uganda's Kibale National Park. They found that female chimpanzees in this group can go through menopause and live after they can't have babies.
Kate Yakimchuk chimpanzee menopause health Animals 24 November 2023
Flagshipping animals for conservation efforts: A new study
Researchers suggest that highlighting specific, well-known animals or plants, known as "flagship" individuals, can significantly boost conservation efforts. While popular species like pandas and polar bears often take the spotlight, the study argues that individual animals or plants can also serve as flagships to raise awareness and garner public support.
Kate Yakimchuk wildlife conservation flagship Animals 24 November 2023
Altruistic bee mothers pass their genes: A new study
A new experiment discovered that honey bees show rare altruistic behavior, which means they selflessly help others. Specialists focused on the genetics behind "retinue" behavior in female worker honey bees.
Kate Yakimchuk bees genetics Animals 24 November 2023
Dingoes are almost humans in Australia: A new study
In Australia, people often think of dogs as friends, but wild dingoes don't get the same love. However, new research suggests that, a long time ago, Australia's First Nations people might have treated dingoes differently.
Kate Yakimchuk dingo dogs wildlife Animals 24 November 2023
Internal clocks keep ticking: A new study on circadian rhythms
Grizzly bears' internal clocks keep ticking even when they hibernate, says a new study. This shows how daily rhythms, called circadian rhythms, play a big role in the metabolism of many creatures, including humans.
Kate Yakimchuk hibernation wildlife bears adaptation Animals 23 November 2023
Identifying a head: A new study on a starfish anatomy
Have you ever wondered whether starfish have heads? They have to be somewhere - but it's not that easy to identify them.
Kate Yakimchuk starfish head fish Animals 23 November 2023
Big herbivores make trees diverse: A new study
A group of scientists used special satellites to study the trees in protected areas around the world. They found that places with a lot of big plant-eating animals, like elephants and moose, have a mix of different kinds of trees.
Kate Yakimchuk herbivors nature plants Animals 23 November 2023
Cattle-killing tick: A new study
A bunch of unusual ticks showed up in Ohio, causing trouble on a farm. These ticks, known as Asian longhorned ticks, were discovered in large numbers, and their feeding frenzy led to the death of three cattle.
Kate Yakimchuk ticks pests cattle danger Animals 23 November 2023