How Intelligent Are Orcas? Here Are Some Ways These Killer Whales Display Their Smarts

Medicine & Technology Oct 22, 2023

Orca's incredible intelligence is one of the reasons why these killer whales are successful in the sea. Read to learn more.

A Species of Songbird Has "Babysitters" That Boost Offsprings of Older Birds

Jan 19, 2021

A new study reveals that young Seychelles warblers have better odds, thanks to "babysitter" birds assisting their parents.

Weeds of Water Hyacinth Are Used to Clean Oil Spills in Africa

Aug 27, 2020

A startup from Benin has found multiple solutions to get rid of water hyacinth weeds, an invasive plant that has disturbed local communities. The plant is converted into a fibers that can be used to absorb oil spills.

The Pandemic Is Causing Adverse Childhood Experiences

Jun 25, 2020

Doctors discuss the indirect adverse childhood experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also have a few suggestions on how to mitigate these problems.

People Misjudge the Strength of Other People’s Emotions Based on Egocentric Bias, Study Says

Jul 05, 2019

According to a new study, people of all ages tend to misjudge the strength of other people's feelings based on an egocentric bias. The results of this research made by Associate Professor Hajimu Hayashi, Kobe University Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, was published in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology.

Animals’ Brain Activity ‘Sync’ During Social Interactions, Studies Show

Jun 20, 2019

These studies suggest that something similar occurs when animals engage in natural social interactions and discover that some aspects of the animals’ social behavior can be predicted based on neural observations

What Does Social Media Say About the Ebola Outbreak?

Oct 14, 2014

This morning, the king of social media himself, Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife announced their plans to aid in medical efforts by donating $25 million to the Centers for Disease Control Foundation. The news arrived this morning as the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that issues with containment and assessment of the Ebola virus’ impact may lead to a 1,000% increase in infections (10,000 cases a week) by as early as this December.