New research from the University of California, Santa Cruz shows how regional shelter-in-place orders during the coronavirus pandemic emboldened local pumas to use habitats they would normally avoid due to their fear of humans. ...
Ecology
Jun 24, 2021
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As the weather heats up this week, shark sightings and the possibility of an encounter will again become a popular topic of conversation. And if mass media accounts are anything to go by, you would be forgiven for thinking ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 24, 2021
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It doesn't take much for a predator to terrify their prey. No tricks. No treats. Just good old-fashioned fear of being eaten.
Ecology
Nov 2, 2020
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Noise sensitivity, fear of novel situations, and, for example, fear of slippery surfaces and heights are common behavioral problems among dogs. According to a behavioral survey of nearly 14,000 dogs conducted at the University ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 20, 2020
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Anti-immigration sentiment rises when affluent people fear losing their wealth, a psychological study has found.
Political science
Aug 17, 2020
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The saying "There are no atheists in foxholes" suggests that in stressful times people inevitably turn to God (or indeed gods). In fact, non-believers have their own set of secular worldviews which can provide them with solace ...
Social Sciences
May 21, 2020
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Anxieties and behaviour problems may be common across dog breeds, according to a study published in Scientific Reports. The findings suggest that noise sensitivity is the most common anxiety trait, followed by fear.
Plants & Animals
Mar 5, 2020
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Even the most secular people and societies usually have their behaviour shaped by religion. We can see its influence in behavioural codes that set out what is considered right and wrong. But we can also see it in more general ...
Social Sciences
Feb 12, 2020
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Researchers from North Carolina State University have found elevated levels of 11 per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals in the blood of Cape Fear River striped bass. Two of those compounds—perfluorooctane sulfonate ...
Environment
Feb 7, 2020
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Fear and anxiety, especially about crime, are powerful emotions in the lives of many individuals. It's easy to worry that we, or our loved ones, could be victimized at any moment.
Social Sciences
Nov 4, 2019
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