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How city lights affect mountain lions: A new study
City lights shine brightly all night, especially amid the busy traffic and neighborhoods. Recent research discovered that mountain lions, which live in this highly populated area, avoid places with artificial light, even during the day.
Kate Yakimchuk lions lighting nature Animals 22 November 2023
Communication through bacteria: A new study on cats' scent
We are used to cats chatting with others through meowing, purring, and using other vocalizations, especially when "talking" to other cats. Meanwhile, sounds and body language aren't the only ways of cats sharing information with others.
Kate Yakimchuk cats communication scent bacteria Animals 22 November 2023
Wolves coming back to Germany: A new study
A group of scientists led by the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research studied the return of gray wolves to Germany over 23 years. The researchers wanted to understand how these wolves recolonized their original habitat and predict their future distribution.
Kate Yakimchuk wolves habitat nature Animals 22 November 2023
How temperature affects nesting: A new study on birds' habits
Many small birds are starting to build their nests earlier in spring due to warmer weather caused by climate change. However, this change brings a new problem, especially for baby birds: they face more extreme weather like sudden cold or heat.
Kate Yakimchuk nests nesting birds weather Animals 22 November 2023
Surviving natural disaster: A new study on animal adaptations
When a big storm called Cyclone Idai hit Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique, scientists studied how it affected the animals in the park. They used special cameras and GPS devices that they had already set up before the storm.
Kate Yakimchuk disaster adaptation nature Animals 21 November 2023
It's too warm for cows: A new study on cattle and ecology
Cows tend to suffer from the ecology a lot - for example, it's uncomfortable for them to live in a warmer climate. If we don't cut down on certain gasses in the air, it'll be harder to raise cows in warm countries.
Kate Yakimchuk cows ecology Animals 21 November 2023
When cats gain weight: Keep your pet healthy
Feral cats don't get fat - they simply can't consume more energy than they need to hunt and survive. Meanwhile, this problem is pretty common among domestic cats, because their owners simply love them too much.
Kate Yakimchuk cat weight health pets Animals 21 November 2023
Horses of North America: A new study on history of horses
A group of specialists from around the world has delved into the history of early horses in North America. Their extensive study challenges previous European accounts, suggesting that horses spread faster and earlier in the American West.
Kate Yakimchuk horses nature history Animals 21 November 2023
Human and primate brain compared: A new study
Humans and primates have lots of things in common, and our brains have both similarities and significant differences. International scientists have studied the human and nonhuman primate brains to understand their genes, cells, and structures.
Kate Yakimchuk brain primate humans Animals 20 November 2023
Improving dog adoptions: A new study
Shelter animals need love and support that they can only get by adoption. While dog adoptions have become more popular recently, lots of people still prefer to buy dogs instead of adopting them.
Kate Yakimchuk dogs pets adoption Animals 20 November 2023
The magic of a cat's nose: A new study
Cat's noses are capable of amazing things, and that's why scientists have decided to research them. Scientists have uncovered the secret behind cats' impressive ability to smell things, whether it's food, friends, or foes.
Kate Yakimchuk nose cats felines Animals 19 November 2023
Saving polar bears effectively: A new study
Researchers are conducting a study to improve the detection of polar bear dens in the Arctic. The dens, which are carefully hidden under the snow, are quite difficult to locate.
Kate Yakimchuk bears protection wildlife nature Animals 19 November 2023
Researching treatment-resistant depression: A new study
Modern science knows that genes can play a huge role in many psychological and mental conditions, including depression. A team of scientists researched the genes that might be involved in treatment-resistant depression.
Kate Yakimchuk depression meds brain Psychology 19 November 2023
Why AI won't replace you: Humans are still required
Lots of specialists these days are terrified by the idea that one day AI services can completely replace them. While modern Ai actually becomes better daily, it seems that it won't actually replace people in their jobs.
Kate Yakimchuk work ai intelligence Psychology 19 November 2023
Pigs and horses understand your intonation: A new study
Everyone loves when people speak in a softer tone, and animals are no exception. Most people know that pets understand human intonations, but it seems that other domesticated animals understand voice tones as well.
Kate Yakimchuk pigs speech understanding horses Animals 18 November 2023
Guilt isn't great for motivation: A new study
Using guilt to persuade others can backfire if it makes them feel directly responsible for someone else's suffering, according to a new experiment that analyzed multiple research studies. Guilt is commonly employed by advertisers, fundraisers, and also parents to encourage certain behaviors.
Kate Yakimchuk guilt motivation Psychology 18 November 2023
Signs of dementia in dogs: A new study
Recent information suggests that as dogs age, their mental abilities slow down along with their physical movements. Scientists found that measuring the walking speed of senior dogs could be a simple way to keep track of their health and detect declines in their neurological functions.
Kate Yakimchuk dogs pets dementia Animals 18 November 2023
How different dog breeds feel pain: A new study on pain sensitivity
Dogs feel pain differently based on their breed, but this doesn't always match what people, including vets, think about each breed's pain sensitivity. The experiment also found that how a dog acts around strangers might affect how vets perceive their pain sensitivity.
Kate Yakimchuk dogs breeds pain Animals 18 November 2023
Horses used to have more toes: A new study on horses' evolution
Evolution changes the world constantly, carefully selecting the most useful and effective combinations. Lots of animals used to look completely or partially different from their modern version, including horses.
Kate Yakimchuk horses evolution nature Animals 18 November 2023
Complicated bones lead to less diversity: A new study on birds
Evolution can go different ways sometimes, and that's why some species become more and more complex with time. Modern scientists have noticed that birds with complicated skeletons tend to be less biodiverse, so they've started a study.
Kate Yakimchuk birds bones evolution Animals 17 November 2023