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πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

6 Common Myths About Cats... Science Finally Answers

The article discusses six common myths about cats, debunking them with scientific explanations.

Feb 27 β€’ 08:25 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

SURPRISING: How does a dog know you are coming home? Scientists have discovered the real reason.

Researchers have uncovered that the ability of dogs to sense their owners' arrival is linked to more complex scientific reasons than just devotion or acute hearing.

Feb 26 β€’ 14:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Love or survival? What science says about the rejected monkey that 'adopted' a plush toy

A rejected Japanese macaque named Punch has gained worldwide attention for adopting a plush toy after being dismissed by its mother, prompting discussions on the nature of maternal bonds and emotional instincts in primates.

Feb 26 β€’ 08:56 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Life & Tech

The surprising reason your dog gets 'visibly excited' when you come home

Experts suggest that dogs display excitement upon their owner's return due to their keen ability to recognize patterns and environmental cues.

Feb 25 β€’ 11:50 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

The Secret of Elephants' Whiskers Has Been Discovered by Researchers

Researchers in a study published in 'Science' have uncovered the unique properties of the whiskers on elephant trunks that allow them to combine strength and delicacy.

Feb 13 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

No existing animal today can be labeled as primitive

The article argues against the anthropocentric view that labels certain species as 'primitive' and asserts that all living species are equally evolved.

Feb 11 β€’ 15:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

For the first time.. a scientific project gives racehorses the right to choose

A research team from Norway and Sweden has developed a project aimed at giving racehorses a voice to enhance awareness of their mental capacities and emotions among owners and trainers.

Feb 6 β€’ 10:51 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The Bonobo that Plays β€˜Little Cups’ with Imaginary Juice: Apes Share Humans' Capacity to Imagine

In a recent experiment, a bonobo successfully identified the location of imaginary juice among empty cups, highlighting the animal's ability to fantasize similar to humans.

Feb 5 β€’ 19:01 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Natsios: Is Darwin science? Blasphemy to accept that man descends from an animal, we descend from Adam and Eve

Natsios expresses his disagreement with Darwin's theory of evolution, arguing that accepting human descent from animals undermines religious beliefs about creation.

Feb 3 β€’ 07:04 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Scientists to Al Jazeera: Dogs are linguistically gifted and learn names 'by eavesdropping'

New research indicates that dogs can learn new words through eavesdropping, showing their linguistic capabilities as they react to familiar words even when they are not directly addressed.

Jan 12 β€’ 02:01 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
Life & Tech

Have some cat breeds evolved naturally?

The article explores whether some cat breeds are the result of natural evolution or solely human intervention, noting that most breeds were established in the last 140 years.

Jan 6 β€’ 13:33 UTC

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