A recent study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology has uncovered some surprising insights into the perceptions of 4 to 7-year-old American children regarding the origins of common foods. The research team of psychologists presented a variety of foods to 176 child participants and asked them to categorize them as either plant-based or animal-based. The results … [Read more...] about Surprising Survey: 40% of American Children Believe Hot Dogs and Bacon Come from Plants
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Ivory Poaching in Mozambique Has Caused Female Elephants To Rapidly Evolve Into Tuskless Creatures
It's no secret that human activity has a significant impact on the ecosystem, but the manner in which humans influence the evolution of creatures in our immediate vicinity can be more subtle. Poaching proved to be a significant enough evolutionary pressure for a population of African elephants (both species are now listed as endangered) in Mozambique, according to new research, … [Read more...] about Ivory Poaching in Mozambique Has Caused Female Elephants To Rapidly Evolve Into Tuskless Creatures
Scientists Believe They’ve Figured Out Why This Image Makes You Uncomfortable
The fear of a cluster of irregularly formed circles or holes, such as the holes in a sponge, honeycomb, or bubbles in a coffee cup, is known as trypophobia. These forms may appear harmless to most people, but for certain people, just seeing photos of these holes can cause extreme sensations of fear, anxiety, and aversion. The source of this disorder, according to … [Read more...] about Scientists Believe They’ve Figured Out Why This Image Makes You Uncomfortable
This is How The Sun Appears From Each Planet In Our Solar System
Our Solar System is a breathtakingly gorgeous environment. It's a diverse area full of stunning sights and natural wonders, whether it's the pockmarked volcanic surface of Mercury, the dusty crimson plains of Mars, the gorgeous rings of Saturn, or even the blues and viridians of our own Earth. We'd be nothing without the Sun, and artist and illustrator Ron Miller's series of … [Read more...] about This is How The Sun Appears From Each Planet In Our Solar System
A cat saved a newborn infant that had been abandoned mercilessly in a little box in the basement
Lassie, eat your heart out! Masha, a long-haired tabby cat, saved the life of a baby abandoned in Russia's streets after climbing into the box he was discarded in and keeping him warm, according to health officials. "The infant had only been outside for a few hours, and thanks to Masha… he was not harmed," a hospital spokesman told Central European News. The whiskered … [Read more...] about A cat saved a newborn infant that had been abandoned mercilessly in a little box in the basement