In 1920, a psychologist watched a toddler learn fear from a white rat and revealed that fear could be learnedA famous psychology study from 1920, the Little Albert experiment, showed fear can be learned. Conducted by John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayn...
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8 fascinating things you probably didn't know about the rat snakeDiscover the surprising intelligence and ecological importance of rat snakes, America's original pest control. These non-venomous constrict...
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Putting Up an Owl Box Sounds Smart, But Hereās What Most People MissBarn owls are natural pest controllers, but attracting them requires more than just a nest box. Wildlife experts emphasize that abundant pr...
10 May, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
The one compost mistake that quietly turns your backyard into a rodent hotspotProperly managed compost bins, with tight-fitting lids, are crucial for deterring rodents by limiting access to food, water, and shelter. W...
10 May, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Why Rat and Squirrel Bite Marks Can Look Almost IdenticalHomeowners often misidentify rodent damage. Bite marks from rats and squirrels look similar, making quick assumptions dangerous. Experts wa...
09 May, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Why Some U.S. Snakes Stay Active After DarkSnakes are not strictly day or night hunters. Their activity depends on warmth, food, and safety. In some areas, snakes hunt at night to fi...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Raccoons Are Getting Smarter About Trash CansUrban raccoons demonstrate remarkable intelligence, solving complex trash can challenges through trial and error and learning from experien...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
The Secret Social Lives of Animals Are Finally Being Decoded, and AI Is the Reason WhyScientists are now using artificial intelligence to unlock secrets of animal behavior. AI systems process vast data, revealing hidden patte...
29 Mar, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
A New Look at Animal Social Networks Is Revealing Surprising Patterns No One ExpectedAnimals rarely live alone; social structures are vital for survival, influencing feeding, predator avoidance, and reproduction. From fluid ...
06 Mar, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
What If Animals Feel More Than We Think⦠and How Is Science Proving It?New scientific studies reveal animals possess complex inner lives. Dogs sense human emotions, while rats and mice exhibit sophisticated bra...
05 Mar, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Animals Build Cities Without Blueprints, and the Science Explains HowNature's architects build without blueprints! From beaver dams to termite mounds and ant cities, complex structures emerge as animals respo...
09 Feb, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
How snakes use their sense of smell to distinguish identityResearchers have discovered that snakes, specifically garter snakes, can recognize themselves through scent, challenging previous notions a...
14 Apr, 2024, 05.32 PM IST
Cocaine addiction can lead to premature ageing of the brain: StudyThe brain cells of cocaine addicts showed symptoms of degeneration faster.
14 Feb, 2023, 09.38 PM IST
What is ethical animal research? Scientist and veterinarian explain 4 R's of careThere is no single standard definition of ethical animal research.
30 Nov, 2022, 06.47 PM IST
Nine ways too much stress screws up your lifeWe rounded up nine science-backed ways that both short- and long-term stress affect your daily behavior.
02 Sep, 2015, 11.25 AM IST
Why Homo economicus might actually be an idiotThere are some evidences that rational self-interest isn’t always the best strategy. In conditions of harsh competition, Homo economicus mi...
06 Aug, 2013, 09.48 AM IST
- 'Better a worker feels, better his output'
Absenteeism is passe. The new management term is presenteeism, which defines productivity at work.
22 Feb, 2010, 05.30 AM IST