Red Junglefowl Experiment Reveals Genetic Expression and Cognitive Enrichment Influence on Impulsivity

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 08.19.2021 07:53 AM

New research on chicken ancestors revealed the correlation between impulsivity to gene expression and early cognitive enrichment.

Human Brain Activity, Behavior Can Be Predicted Through Newly Developed Artificial Neural Networks

08.18.2021 07:44 AM

Researchers recently developed a new approach using artificial intelligence that can predict the activity of the human brain and behavior.

Socioeconomic Status Not Associated With Body Dissatisfaction Predominant in Teens, Young Adults

08.16.2021 21:30 PM

Researchers recently showed in a new study that there is no link between body dissatisfaction that’s currently prevalent in teens and young adults, and socioeconomic status.

Female Vampire Bats Found Grooming, Sharing Food With Each Other; Opposite the Behavior Seen in Some Primates

07.07.2021 05:30 AM

Vampire bats have recently been found grooming and sharing food with each other equally minus the regard for social status.

Depression During Pregnancy: How Does It Affect Mothers' Relationship with Their Babies?

05.26.2021 05:44 AM

A new interesting finding of depression during pregnancy has recently been presented by researchers that looked at the quality of interactions between mothers and their infants

Whitewater River Loud Noise Affects Hunting of Birds While Bats Switch to Echolocation

05.25.2021 00:06 AM

New research recently found birds and bats frequently avoid an environment that's swamped with a loud noise coming from the whitewater river.

Snoring in Kids Linked to Developmental and Behavioral Issues, Study Finds

04.15.2021 04:21 AM

A study found that frequent child snoring is linked to developmental and behavioral issues, that could affect their education.

Coronavirus Effects to Mental Health: Experts Link 6 Eating Disorders to Pandemic

04.14.2021 06:59 AM

Experts say one of the fallouts of the COVID-19 pandemic is the increased incidences of eating disorders among the general population.

Study Reveals Factors Affecting Heterosexual Men's Response to Women; The Results Are Not Surprising

03.10.2021 00:59 AM

A team of psychologists at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Oswego examined the effect of women with visibly erect nipples on heterosexual men.

Study Reveals Difference in Behavior of Cats and Dogs Towards Their Owners and With Strangers Around

02.19.2021 20:39 PM

Research found that cats are not avoiding strangers who are not helpful to their owners -- a behavior somewhat different from dogs'.

Naked Mole Rats Can Speak Distinctive Dialects

01.28.2021 23:06 PM

Rodents, specifically naked mole rats, can speak unique dialects as recently found out by researchers.

Pesticide Is The Reason Bees Are Not Getting Adequate Sleep

01.24.2021 22:30 PM

Pesticides affect how bees, nature's hardworking insects, are unable to pollinate properly and effectively. As a result, they don't get the adequate sleep they need.

Dogs, Why Do You Bury Bones?

01.23.2021 21:35 PM

Experts say that dogs bury their bones out of instinct from their gray wolf ancestors, with some breeds more prone to odd behavior than others.

New Study Shows How Beetles Keep Rivals Off to Feed Their Future Offspring

01.18.2021 00:53 AM

Some beetles, like the burying beetles, in particular, are found to have been digging to hide scents of decomposing bounty to keep the rivals away and have something to feed their future offspring.

Study Reveals Sleep Evolved Ahead of Brain Evolution

01.11.2021 21:00 PM

Researchers of a new study recently identified a state akin to sleep in a tiny, freshwater animal, also known as "hydra," which has simple anatomy and doesn't have a brain.

3 Ways to Help Pets Overcome Separation Anxiety

01.07.2021 22:30 PM

If you're worried about leaving your pets when you go back to work or school, here are 3 tips to help them overcome separation anxiety.

New Study Reveals Large Bumblebees Learn the Best Flowers’ Spots

12.29.2020 17:00 PM

A new study recently found that big bumblebees are taking time to learn the best flowers' locations or sites.

Does Your Dog Howl Each Time You Sing a Christmas Carol? There's an Instinctive Reason for It

12.23.2020 05:00 AM

Dogs' howling as we sing our favorite Christmas carols does not mean they're criticizing our singing.

Long-Term Impacts of Yelling at a Dog

12.19.2020 18:00 PM

A study finds that 'aversive training' like positive punishment, as well as negative reinforcement, could result in long-term impacts on the mental state of the dog.

Pandas Like Poop Rolling and Scientists Say They Know Why

12.08.2020 04:10 AM

Scientists say, there is an explanation for the so-called "dung baths." As indicated in the research, horse poop has compounds that may help the animals in dealing with cold temperatures.

Afraid of Routine? Here’s What You Should Know

11.25.2020 06:00 AM

Despite countless articles about how powerful and important routines and habits are for change and improvement of behavior, many are still scared of routine.