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A study from the University of Bristol reveals that the scent of human stress acts as an “emotional contagion” in dogs, leading them to make more “pessimistic” decisions. Published at Scientific Reports, the study is the first “to test how human stress odors affect dogs’ learning and emotional state,” according to the authors. “Understanding how […]
A company focused on reviving endangered species claims that three genetically modified wolves—designed to resemble the extinct dire wolf, which has been gone for over 10,000 years—are now howling, sleeping, and trotting in an undisclosed safe location in the United States. According to researchers at Colossal Biosciences, the three- to six-month-old wolf pups have long […]
While looking at nature eases our minds as it leaves us feeling therapeutic— it turns out that it actually is. A developing study originating from 40 years ago revealed that hospitalized patients would recover quicker when they gazed out their windows to overlook green spaces rather than brick walls, noting that this would require them […]
Dr. Eleanor Raffan from the University of Cambridge shared that “by studying dogs, we’ve honed in on some interesting new biology here.” UK scientists have learned that Labradors, in particular, tend to have a persistent appetite and are more susceptible to being under the category of “overweight” in their health, and it turns out they […]
In a media briefing on February 18, The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF), shared that they have welcomed their new hatchling, Chick. No. 31, a Philippine Eagle named ‘Riley.’ Riley is now one month old as he was hatched last January 16 at the National Bird Breeding Sanctuary (NBBS) in Davao City. PEF Executive Director, Dennis […]
Medical biology alumni from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) had made strides in the medical field with recent developments for early detection of colorectal cancer risk through an application using the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In the Philippines, colorectal cancer ranks fourth among cancer-related deaths in Filipinos. 75% of Individuals aged 50 and […]
‘Jeanie,’ a life-like robotic dog, is making remarkable strides in technology and is poised to bring about transformative changes in the medical field, offering invaluable support to senior citizens living with dementia. Jeanie’s development was inspired by the ailing mother of Thomas Stevens, the co-founder and CEO of Tombot robotic company, who was diagnosed with […]
We’re pretty much guilty of it– scrolling endlessly on any social media platform. Our phones are basically glued to our hands, feeding us with non-stop entertainment and information that makes us forget about the real world. However, not all social media applications are the same–some can be worse, as one study would suggest. According to […]
New research is showing the effects of “yo-yo weight,” where previous obesity alters fat cells in response to food intake, with these changes potentially lasting for years. Researchers at ETH Zurich revealed that fat cells retain a “memory” of past obesity in individuals who regain lost weight. This phenomenon, commonly known as the “yo-yo” effect, […]
