Do wolves sleep like dogs?
Researchers at the Department of Ethology at Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary, have measured the sleep of the dog's wild counterpart, the wolf, for the first time. Their new study was published in Scientific Reports......»»
Humans" ancestors survived the asteroid impact that killed the dinosaurs, shows fossil record analysis
A Cretaceous origin for placental mammals, the group that includes humans, dogs and bats, has been revealed by in-depth analysis of the fossil record, showing they co-existed with dinosaurs for a short time before the dinosaurs went extinct......»»
Dogs and humans shown to process body postures similarly in their brains
A study by researchers at the University of Vienna and the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna shows that information from body postures plays a similarly important role for dogs as it does for humans. The results offer new insights into how dog.....»»
Dog behavior study evaluates social learning among various breeds
A new study from the Department of Ethology, Eötvös Loránd University, showed that dogs may not equally benefit from observing the "helpful action" of a human demonstrator in the classic detour around a V-shaped fence task......»»
Like dogs, wolves recognize familiar human voices
Here, wolfie, wolfie, wolfie! Like dogs, wolves recognize and respond to the voices of familiar humans more than strangers, according to a study that has implications both for the story of canine domestication and our broader understanding of the nat.....»»
Combination therapy shown to be effective against canine melanoma
Melanomas are the most common oral cancers in dogs. They are highly metastatic and conventional chemotherapy does not increase survival time. Canine oral melanomas are similar to human melanomas; thus, research is being conducted into adapting treatm.....»»
Get this 65-inch TV for under $300 if you’re quick enough
Looking for an excellent smart TV deal? Walmart shoppers love this 65-inch 4K TV from Onn with Roku built-in for under $300. Don't sleep on this great offer......»»
Sony Bravia X93L mini-LED TV review: premium performance without the ‘Sony tax’
You may mistake the Sony X93L for the 2022 X95, but you won't forgive yourself if you sleep on this great TV......»»
Gentle Brain Stimulation Can Improve Memory During Sleep
Stimulating the frontal lobes of sleeping epilepsy patients improved their recall of information—and may one day help treat Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s......»»
Austrian regions allow controversial wolf hunting
Several regions of Austria have allowed the controversial killing of wolves after reporting an increase in livestock attacks, sparking debate in the Alpine EU member......»»
How Greyhound Racing Drove the Evolution of a Superparasite
The greyhound racing industry has been implicated in the rise of drug resistance in hookworms—which can infect dogs and humans.....»»
DEAL: Don’t sleep on this CRAZY discount for MSI’s Pulse GL66 gaming laptop!
MSI’s gaming laptop is running on sale with a 31% discount, bringing its price down to a hair over $1,000, making it a steal. Gaming on the go is probably the dream of many gamers, but finding a laptop capable of running modern day game.....»»
PFAS found in blood of dogs, horses living near Fayetteville, NC
In a new study, researchers from North Carolina State University detected elevated PFAS levels in the blood of pet dogs and horses from Gray's Creek, N.C.—including dogs that only drank bottled water. The work establishes horses as an important sen.....»»
Studying the parenting behavior of poison frogs using tadpole-like robots
Over the past few decades, roboticists have developed robots inspired by a wide range of animals, including dogs, snakes, birds, spiders, bats, octopus, and different types of insects. These robots were primarily designed to tackle real-world practic.....»»
New tracking device to keep better tabs on wolves
Keeping up with the journeys of wolves and welfare of wild horses has never been easier. With a GPS wildlife tracker powered by an animal's own movements, University of Copenhagen researchers have solved a problem faced by biologists and wildlife man.....»»
Study shows short snout predisposes dogs to sleep apnea
University of Helsinki researchers tested a new method of diagnosing sleep-disordered breathing in dogs using a neckband developed for human sleep apnea diagnostics. The study revealed that sleep-disordered breathing is more prevalent among short-sno.....»»
Sleep, cleaning, fun: Research reveals the average human"s day worldwide
How do you spend each day? Researchers sought answers to that basic question from people of various ages living around the world. They report that on an average day, people spend more than a third of their time focused on matters of health, happiness.....»»
Horses Stand Up to Sleep but Lie Down Perchance to Dream
Horses are specially built to snooze on their hooves, but there’s a catch.....»»
Wolves in Minnesota switch to fish as a main source of food in the spring
A team of wildlife specialists from the University of Minnesota, the University of Manitoba and Voyageurs National Park has found that wild wolves living in Minnesota tend to switch from feasting on larger prey to fish as their main source of food in.....»»
For pet dogs, "running with the pack" may be the best prevention to promote healthier living
What exactly makes for a fit Fido? And how does a dog's environment factor into their dog years?.....»»
Using pressure and steam to create shrimp with fewer allergens
With the start of summer, many people will be firing up their grills and roasting everything from hot dogs to steaks. Shrimp won't be on the menu for millions of Americans with seafood allergies, though a method reported in the Journal of Agricultura.....»»