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In 2010, scientists found a slime mold that designed transport networks like Tokyo's rail systemSlime mold Tokyo rail system: Scientists discovered slime mold creates efficient transport networks. This organism's natural behavior resem...
Psychology says people who can't keep secrets safe even for a few minutes aren't always trying to hurt others: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who can't keep secrets safe even for a few minutes aren't always acting with bad intentions. Psychology explains tha...
At Kenya’s Lake Turkana, 21 ancient footprints from 1.43 million years ago don’t fit the known hominins, and the size clues point in two directionsThe unveiling of 1.43 million-year-old fossilized footprints near Lake Turkana, Kenya, has left researchers in a conundrum. The prints do n...
Jurassic Sharks on Shark Week 2026: When and where to watch the prehistoric special in the US and UK without a cable subscriptionJurassic Sharks Sharks Week: Shark Week 2026 is taking viewers back to the age of prehistoric predators with "Jurassic Sharks." 'Shark Week...
Human-like sense of social punishment: In 2010, fish shocked scientists by punishing bad behavior at feeding timeMale cleaner fish punish females for eating preferred food. This behavior occurs even when males are not directly harmed. Researchers recre...
In late 2000s, scientists started working on new scientific concept related to brain, findings paved the way for detecting psychology behind making better decisions by humanScientific research that began gaining momentum in the late 2000s continues to transform neuroscience, education, psychology, and behaviora...
Quote of the day by Niccolò Machiavelli: "The purest manipulation is making others feel guilty for not..." — Inspiring life lessons on emotional intelligence, self-respect, influence, healthy relationships, and why recognizing hidden manipulation can transform your decisions by the Italian political philosopher known for The PrinceToday's quote of the day by Niccolò Machiavelli explores how guilt can become one of the most powerful forms of manipulation. In just a few...
In the early 2000s, researchers found that holding their breath for days helps insects stay aliveMore than twenty years after those early studies attracted attention, scientists continue investigating how insects breathe, survive, and a...
In 1869, a French entomologist breeding European moths for an American silk industry let some escape; their descendants defoliated entire forestsAn amateur entomologist's escaped moths in 1869 led to widespread forest defoliation across America. This invasive insect has since damaged...
Psychology explains why we buy things we don't actually need - and the hidden brain tricks that drive impulse spendingOur brains respond to emotional triggers and marketing techniques encouraging spontaneous purchases. Anticipating a purchase activates the ...
Psychology says people who dress up extravagantly for office aren't showing off: What this workplace behavior may really meanPsychology says people who dress up extravagantly for office aren't always trying to impress others. Psychology explains that clothing choi...
Since 2016, China has turned phone users' daily purchases into 122 million real trees; the digital forest now covers 112,000 hectares of drylandAn innovative Chinese app called Ant Forest encourages users to adopt greener habits. Everyday low-carbon actions earn users virtual points...
Quote of the day by Keanu Reeves: ‘Being 'raised right' doesn't mean you don't drink, party and smoke. Being raised right is how you…’ – John Wick star on manners, respect and true characterKeanu Reeves' quote highlights that true character stems from respect and kindness. This perspective resonates widely, reflecting his admir...
Watch how Orcas smash sunfish to pieces in rare and deadly attack; video goes viralRemarkable footage shows orcas ramming sunfish with astonishing force. Scientists released these videos filmed off Mexico's coast in 2025. ...
Brazilian scientist who defied a dictatorship bought 63 African queen bees in 1956; a year later, 26 escaped and became one of America's most notorious invasive insectsTwenty-six African queen honey bees escaped a Brazilian apiary in 1957, beginning a continental spread. These bees, known as Africanized ho...
Psychology says people who sleep with one leg outside the blanket aren't weird, they may just be trying to regulate their body temperaturePsychology says people who sleep with one leg outside the blanket are usually responding to body temperature regulation. Whether someone sl...
Psychology says when you buy the ‘must-have’ product, you may be copying other shoppers without realizing itPsychology says people often want the same product at the same time because the brain relies on social information when making decisions. T...
Can your cat secretly read your daily habits? Scientists reveal the surprising behavior that changes everything most pet owners thought they knewYour cat has been quietly studying you all along, and modern cat behavior research is changing what experts know about the human-cat bond. ...
Psychology says people who use the same password everywhere aren’t lazy, they may just prefer convenience more than anythingPsychology suggests that familiar passwords often feel safer simply because they have worked without causing problems in the past. Over tim...
Would your cat help you in an emergency? Scientists tested it and the surprising results left pet owners speechlessWould your cat help you in an emergency? A new animal behavior study compared pet cats, dogs, and toddlers in a real helping experiment, an...