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Did America's indoor cats always live inside, or did centuries outdoors shape the secret ways they still communicate with humans today?Cats lived outdoors for centuries before becoming indoor pets in the US. The biggest shift came after the 1950s as safer homes, cat litter,...- Popular Greek Proverb of the Day: ‘A cuckoo bird does not bring…’ - a lesson on patience and perspectiveA single sunny day doesn't herald summer, nor does one good meeting guarantee success. The ancient Greek proverb cautions against jumping t...
- Americans were told bird flu caused soaring egg prices, then an investigation uncovered these text messages from US egg producers - here's what we know so farEgg price investigation explained: US egg giants are accused of secretly coordinating to inflate prices during the bird flu crisis. Prosecu...
- Israel, in the mid-1900s, planted millions of pine trees, and ecologists later found that the Mediterranean shrubs that grew back underneath decided which birds would move inPine forests teeming with birdlife have a secret: it's not the trees, but the undergrowth. A study reveals that dense shrub layers dramatic...
- In Canada, there is a city where crows attack people every spring, and residents rely on a live map to avoid themVancouver residents are accustomed to an annual aerial assault from protective crows during nesting season, typically from April to July. T...
- Uber-backed Lime rides IPO wave to $1.73 billion valuation in Nasdaq debutThe market for new listings has regained momentum after a bout of volatility triggered by the Iran conflict, with companies reviving IPO p...
- Uber-backed Lime rides IPO wave to $1.73 billion valuation in Nasdaq debutUber-backed Lime jumped 8% in its Nasdaq debut, valuing the e-scooter and bike rental company at $1.73 billion. The IPO reflects renewed in...
- Bird language decoded: A scientist figured out how birds talk, and got $100,000 for itA US researcher has earned $100,000 for deciphering zebra finch calls, identifying 11 core "words" that convey identity and intent. Dr. Jul...
- Chinese proverb of the day: 'Men will die for wealth, as birds for...' - this thought-provoking Chinese saying teaches why chasing money can cost you everythingChinese proverb of the day: A Chinese saying highlights the perilous allure of riches. Just as birds risk danger for sustenance, humans can...
- Scientists just discovered giraffes can do something surprisingly close to simple MathGiraffe intelligence research is changing how the world views animal cognition. A new scientific discovery shows that giraffes may possess ...
- Scientists just found a 15-million-year-old climate time capsule in giant eggshells from Namibia, and the oxygen inside suggests plants may have been far less active at pulling CO₂ from the air during a warmer EarthFossilized bird eggshells from 15 million years ago in the Namib Desert are revealing a startling climate secret. Researchers found that du...
- Superstition causes great harm: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi called upon the populace to dismiss superstition, emphasizing its role in hindering rational thought and promp...
- What if the secret to beating distraction has been hidden in the brainstem all along? A new study offers hope for ADHD researchScientists have pinpointed an ancient brain region acting as a "focus switch," crucial for filtering distractions and prioritizing informat...
- Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'You cannot prevent the birds of sadness from passing over your head...'- A timeless lesson on resilience and emotional strengthA timeless Chinese proverb, "You cannot prevent the birds of sadness from passing over your head, but you can prevent their making a nest i...
- In the 1940s, the brown tree snake reached Guam hidden in post-WWII cargo and set off a chain reaction that scientists are still measuring today; birds gone, tree seedlings down by up to 92%, and spiders multiplying up to 40-fold on an island that once had neitherAn invasive brown treesnake on Guam has decimated native bird populations, leading to a silent forest. This loss has crippled the island's ...
- More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversityA surprising study reveals that planting trees as windbreaks on farms can devastate bird populations, particularly those needing open grass...
- Lost world of birds and frogs: Scientists open a million-year-old cave time capsule in New Zealand, where 12 bird species and four frogs reveal a lost world reshaped by volcanoes and climate long before humans arrivedA remarkable fossil discovery in a New Zealand cave has unveiled a lost world of ancient birds and frogs, dating back one million years. Th...
- Idiom of the Day: 'Like a phoenix rising from the ashes...'- Meaning, origin, and life lessons on failure and resilienceLife's setbacks, whether personal or professional, often feel like an end. However, the powerful idiom 'like a phoenix rising from the ashe...
- Does planting more trees on farmland actually hurt bird populations? Here's what a new study reveals about hidden risks of tree plantingNew research from Japan reveals that planting trees for conservation, while beneficial for some birds, can negatively impact species relian...
- Study finds urban male bowerbirds in Queensland use human-made objects in courtship displays far more often than rural birdsMale bowerbirds in Australia are now using human-made trash to build their elaborate courtship displays. Researchers found urban birds pref...
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