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Team work: A new study on animal cooperation
A story that sounds like a Disney movie tells of honeyguide birds guiding honey badgers to bee nests, and the two sharing the rewards. However, researchers, after conducting nearly 400 interviews with honey-hunters across Africa, found limited evidence of this cooperation.
Kate Yakimchuk badger honey wildlife cooperation Animals 17 November 2023
Pet apps can be dangerous: A new study
Most pet owners have already seen multiple apps designed to entertain your pets. The problem is, some of them can't be trusted - these apps collect and leak their users' data.
Kate Yakimchuk pets apps leak danger Animals 17 November 2023
More mosquitoes: Discovering new species
While it's always exciting to learn about new bird or animal species, people aren't that excited to know about new kinds of insects. It's especially true for mosquitoes, because most people genuinely dislike them. Meanwhile, they can play a huge environmental role.
Kate Yakimchuk mosquitoes varieties insects Animals 17 November 2023
Human-made nesting materials:Researching harm and benefits
Humans throw away a lot of plastic and other man-made stuff, and birds around the world are using these things in their nests, says the new study. Birds from different places do this – like seabirds sometimes use fishing nets, ospreys use baler twine, city birds can sometimes use cigarette butts, and blackbirds in Europe use plastic bags.
Kate Yakimchuk birds nests materials Animals 16 November 2023
Neutered domestic cats control feral population: A new study
Lots of people assume that domestic cats and feral cats don't affect each other's group that much, but it seems to be wrong. A new study shows that neutering domestic cats can significantly help in controlling feral cats population.
Kate Yakimchuk cats pets neutering population Animals 16 November 2023
Tigers need their claws: A new study
Tigers and other felines are dangerous animals, and that's why some people decide to declaw them. While it can make tigers less dangerous, this procedure can also harm their health a lot.
Kate Yakimchuk cats felines claws declawing Animals 16 November 2023
Unique parrot voices: A new study
Parrots are really good at talking and making different sounds. A study about monk parakeets found something interesting. Each parrot has a unique way of talking, like a special "voice print."
Kate Yakimchuk parrots birds communication languages Animals 16 November 2023
How AI changes bird communication: A new study
Scientists are doing something new with big data and artificial intelligence (AI). Instead of just studying one kind of bird, they're using these technologies to understand entire groups of birds that live across different parts of the world.
Kate Yakimchuk birds communication Animals 15 November 2023
How our brain processes blame: A new study
Our human brain doesn't like to make mistakes and works quickly to avoid making them again, according to a new experiment. In just 1 second, the brain can differentiate between outcomes caused by real human error and those not directly caused by a person.
Kate Yakimchuk blame brain mistakes Psychology 15 November 2023
Pets and happiness: A new study
While many believe that having pets is amazing for well-being, a new study discovered something interesting. The experiment found that even though pet owners said their fluffy friends made them happy, there wasn't a clear link between having pets and actually feeling better during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kate Yakimchuk pets happiness Psychology 15 November 2023
How memory works: A new study on social memory
Lots of people suffer from memory decline or loss, especially later in life, when they become older. Scientists try to find new ways of protecting people's memories, or even bringing them back.
Kate Yakimchuk memory brain Psychology 15 November 2023
When tough workouts can be dangerous: A new study on training and health
A group of 11 young firefighters in California underwent tough training, carrying heavy gear over hilly terrain under the sun. After the exercise, they went to a medical tent to give blood, saliva, and urine samples for analysis.
Kate Yakimchuk health workout Psychology 14 November 2023
Left-handers aren't automatically better: A new study
Many famous people, like Leonardo Da Vinci and Albert Einstein, were left-handed. Some thought lefties might be better at spatial skills, but researchers did a big study using a video game called Sea Hero Quest.
Kate Yakimchuk left-handers brain skills Psychology 14 November 2023
Even sleeping is better than sitting: A new study on heart health
A new study looked at how different ways of moving throughout the day are connected to heart health. It seems that just sitting all day long is one of the worst things you can do in terms of health.
Kate Yakimchuk health sitting sleep heart Psychology 14 November 2023
Antidepressants minimize negative memories: A new study
Depression can make you remember all the bad things that have happened to you, making it even harder to cope with stress. Meanwhile, antidepressants can actually make these memories go away - so it can help you in many ways.
Kate Yakimchuk depression antidepressants memory Psychology 13 November 2023
AI friendship doesn't work: A new study
Nowadays, some people use AI technologies to generate messages they then send to their friends and partners when they can't find the right words. While this approach seemed to be easy and effective at first, it seems that it can actually destroy your relationships.
Kate Yakimchuk friendship relationship Psychology 13 November 2023
Secrets of cat evolution: A new study on felines
Animal evolution is a quite exciting process, so scientists still research it to find more information. One of the latest studies shows that we still have lots of things to learn in terms of cat evolution.
Kate Yakimchuk felines cats evolution Animals 12 November 2023
It's easier to understand things through music: A new discovery
The researchers studied how transforming data into musical sounds can enhance data interpretation and engagement. They developed custom "data-to-music" algorithms that convert digital data into musical compositions.
Kate Yakimchuk music information memory Psychology 12 November 2023
Bored kids eat more: A new study
A new experiment shows that kids as young as 4 tend to eat 79% more calories when they're bored. The experiment is the first to actually investigate how much more kids eat when bored.
Kate Yakimchuk children food overeating boredom Psychology 12 November 2023
Height correlating with cognition: A new study on kids' development
New research shows that kids who are shorter than expected for their age might show reduced cognitive abilities from as early as 6 months of age. The experiment compared "visual working memory," which is like the brain's ability to hold onto images for thinking, in children with stunted growth and those with typical growth.
Kate Yakimchuk height cognition children Psychology 12 November 2023