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In 1951, two female stray dogs named Dezik and Tsygan became the first mammals to successfully cross the border of space and return aliveIn 1951, two female stray dogs named Dezik and Tsygan became the first mammals to successfully cross the border of space and return alive. ...- Does your dog chase things on TV? A 2025 study of 453 dogs found that canine viewing habits vary depending on what appears on screen, from animals and moving objects to non-animal stimuli, with temperament influencing some of their reactionsA recent study has uncovered that a dog's temperament influences its engagement with television shows. Energetic dogs are more inclined to ...
- Science says plants can sense touch without a nervous system, the science is surprisingly complexPlants do not have brains, nerves or specialized sensory organs like animals, yet they can still detect mechanical changes in their surroun...
- Science says chilli burns your mouth without actually burning it, here’s what capsaicin does to your nervesThe sensation after biting into a hot chilli can be intense: your mouth may feel as though it is on fire. Your lips can tingle, your tongue...
- Psychology says people who run when a dog barks may be reacting before they even thinkSomeone who runs when a dog barks may simply be protecting themselves from a perceived threat. But if the reaction is automatic, intense an...
- In 2013, Czech researchers studied 70 dogs across 37 breeds and found north-south alignment during defecation; the findings suggested dogs may sense Earth’s magnetic fieldRecent research has found that dogs tend to position themselves in a north-south direction while defecating, particularly when the Earth's ...
- Who was Francisco Reséndez? Meet the voice behind Scooby-Doo who died at 85Francisco Reséndez, the veteran Mexican voice actor known for voicing Scooby-Doo in Latin American Spanish, has died at 85. With a career s...
- Quote of the Day by Eva Longoria: “When I want to reward myself I get a… – Inspiring lessons on mental health, relaxation, wellness, stress management and why you should listen to your body by the American actress known for her powerful performances and deep insights on self-care and lifestyleQuote of the Day by Eva Longoria: Eva Longoria’s quote, “When I want to reward myself I get a relaxing massage,” explores the importance of...
- Why do people leave TV on for their dogs when they go out? Study has an answerPsychological studies suggest that the bond between humans and dogs can mirror strong attachment relationships. Dogs can provide comfort an...
- In 1990, the USSR sent six Japanese tree frogs to the Mir space station for an eight-day experiment, where researchers watched them float with all four legs stretched out and their bodies bent backward - then found the frogs improved their ability to land after jumping in microgravitySix Japanese tree frogs journeyed to the Soviet space station Mir in 1990. They spent eight days in microgravity, which allowed researchers...
- Why is this tiny jade dog worth up to £10,000? Bought for just £1 at a car boot sale, 600-year-old treasure set for auctionAn unassuming jade dog carving, acquired for a mere pound at a car boot sale, may now be valued at an astonishing ten thousand pounds. Meas...
- Pet dog in Nepal refused to leave the spot where he used to live with his family even after flood washed away their home; it didn't abandon so bulldozers started to work around himA pet dog in Nepal has refused to leave the spot where he lived with his family after floodwaters washed away four homes in Trishuli Bazaar...
- Science says some objects can look like they’re moving when they are perfectly still, here’s how your eyes get fooledEven when you appear to stare steadily at an object, your eyes are constantly making tiny involuntary movements known as fixational eye mov...
- Quote of the day by Whoopi Goldberg: 'If you want to be somebody, if you want to go somewhere, you’ve got to...' Life lessons from inspirational movie quote on active awareness, hard work, personal accountability, success and focusQuote of the day by Whoopi Goldberg focuses on awareness, effort, responsibility and attention. The line, spoken by Sister Mary Clarence in...
- 7-month-old baby was trapped in a burning Stockton, California apartment in 2018, then 8-month-old pit bull Sasha alerted her mother and dragged her to safetyA pit bull named Sasha alerted her family to a house fire. The quick-thinking dog then dragged a baby to safety by her diaper. Flames engul...
- In a 2026 study, scientists scanned the brains of 12 awake dogs as they viewed human faces showing happiness, anger, fear and sadness, and found specialized neural activity for smiles while dogs could distinguish fear from anger and sadnessNew findings suggest that dogs have developed specialized brain regions for identifying human emotions. Their brain activities reveal notic...
- Quote of the Day by Cillian Murphy: “For me, it's about being at home and… – Inspiring lessons on simplicity, daily routines, happiness, appreciation and why you should live in the moment by the Irish actor known for his powerful performances and deep insights on life and workQuote of the Day by Cillian Murphy: Cillian Murphy’s quote, “For me, it's about being at home and living a life. Taking the dog for a walk,...
- World War I dogs had jobs that could save a soldier’s life — from finding wounded troops to warning of mustard gasDuring World War I, military dogs displayed unwavering bravery in the trenches. Tasked with lifesaving duties, they rescued injured soldier...
- Dogs may read your emotions better than you think as brain scans reveal how canines distinguish happiness, fear and sadness in humansNew research reveals dogs' brains process human emotions distinctly. Happy faces activate specific brain regions associated with reward pro...
- Philosophy says people who watch content while eating instead of having a screen-free meal may experience everyday pleasures differentlyPhilosophy suggests that people who watch videos or other content while eating may experience the pleasure of food differently because thei...
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