A new study combines behavioral, neuroscientific, and genetic evidence to support the claim that insects, like vertebrates, experience pain. Several lines of evidence show that insects' central nervous systems perceive pain in ways that are significantly more similar to ours than we are willing to recognize. Out of curiosity, scientists used to execute what we now … [Read more...] about According to a Study, Insects Likely Experience Pain, Which Has Significant Implications for How We Treat Them
These Hikers Quickly Regretted Their Choice To Follow A Mountain Lion
You might want to hold off on being too harsh on these hikers even if at first look you might think they are completely insane for following a mountain lion. When confronted with a mountain lion, the best course of action is to appear rebellious, make noise, appear as loud as you can, and slowly build distance. This entails maintaining eye contact and not scurrying away from or … [Read more...] about These Hikers Quickly Regretted Their Choice To Follow A Mountain Lion
Residents of “Britain’s Pompeii” Were Plagued With Kidney-Eating Worms, According to Ancient Poop
The Bronze Age was a fairly miserable time to be alive, full of stomach problems, lousy diet, and crushed kidneys, according to the mounds of centuries-old feces recently discovered in a British marshes. The fossilized feces discovered at a former farm was found to be filled with tiny eggs, according to a recent archaeological survey. This clearly demonstrates that the … [Read more...] about Residents of “Britain’s Pompeii” Were Plagued With Kidney-Eating Worms, According to Ancient Poop
An Angry Walrus Allegedly Sank A Russian Naval Vessel
In the Franz Josef Land archipelago, a female walrus defending her calf assaulted and sank a Russian Navy vessel. As long as everyone on board is safe, the expedition, which has been tracing the footsteps of many explorers from the 19th century, will continue. The incidents happened during a combined expedition with the Russian Geographical Society, which was exploring the … [Read more...] about An Angry Walrus Allegedly Sank A Russian Naval Vessel
Like Dogs and Kids, Cats Also Develop Attachments To Their Human Caregivers
Put away your notions of cats as distant, solitary creatures. According to a recent study, domestic cats and people bond in a similar way to how dogs and kids do. Scientists watch how an infant reacts to its caregiver's return after a brief absence while in a novel environment to assess the bonding behavior of people. Newborns who feel secure resume their casual exploration, … [Read more...] about Like Dogs and Kids, Cats Also Develop Attachments To Their Human Caregivers