Pheasants at risk from predators on unfamiliar ground
Pheasants are most likely to be killed by predators on unfamiliar ground, new research shows.
Plants & Animals
Jan 23, 2023
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Scientists discover gut bacteria that improve memory in bees
An international research team have discovered a specific type of gut bacteria in bees that can improve memory.
Plants & Animals
Nov 25, 2021
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Bumblebees don't care about pesticide cocktails: Research highlights their resilience to chemical stressors
Bumblebees appear to be quite resistant to common pesticides. This is shown by a new study, the results of which have now been published by scientists from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU) in the journal Environment ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 15, 2024
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Warrior web closer to making its performance-improving suit a reality
Of the many risks dismounted Soldiers face in the field, one of the most common is injury from carrying their gear—often topping 100 pounds—for extended periods over rough terrain. Heavy loads increase the likelihood ...
Engineering
Aug 23, 2013
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Extroverts enjoy four key advantages according to science; here they are
A new U of T study has for the first time outlined a few key advantages that extroverts enjoy in the workplace.
Social Sciences
May 29, 2019
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Study shows so-called cougars, sugar daddies more myth than reality
Despite the popular image of the rich older man or woman supporting an attractive younger spouse, a new study shows those married to younger or older mates have on average lower earnings, lower cognitive abilities, are less ...
Social Sciences
May 6, 2013
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Human children and wild great apes share their tool use cognition
Young children will spontaneously invent tool behaviours to solve novel problems, without the help of adults, much as non-human great apes have been observed to do. The findings, from the University of Birmingham, are contrary ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 23, 2016
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Australian research finds little lizards learn very quickly
Young Australian eastern blue-tongue lizards (Tiliqua scincoides) are every bit as clever as adults, researchers have found.
Ecology
Jul 15, 2019
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Women better than men when it comes to visuospatial abilities
(PhysOrg.com) -- Differences in contextual advertisement and store location placement explain why women are better able than men to recognize dramatic new products reports a new research paper from the Richard Ivey School ...
Social Sciences
Feb 21, 2011
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Small-brained female guppies aren't drawn to attractive males
Female guppies with smaller brains can distinguish attractive males, but they don't recognise them as being more appealing or choose to mate with them, according to a new study by UCL and Stockholm University researchers.
Evolution
Oct 8, 2018
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