Pre-Columbian people in the Atacama raised parrots for their feathers
Llama caravans probably transported live parrots hundreds of kilometers. Enlarge / Scarlet macaws (credit: Abul Az Abu Jamil) Centuries ago, indigenous South Americans brought live parrots hundreds of kilometers across the Andes Mountains, the.....»»
Worldschooling Is Catching On. Here’s What You Need to Know
People are pulling their kids out of traditional education to learn while they travel. Data on educational success are limited, but there are other reasons to consider worldschooling.....»»
We Need More Meds, Not Beds, to Help People Recovering from Addiction
People recovering from substance use disorders need homes, jobs and medication-centered, quality health care, not just a bed in a residential treatment center.....»»
Indigenous People Mix Ancient and Modern Science to Protect Salmon and Bears
The Heiltsuk of British Columbia are using a mix of traditional principles and modern implementation to protect salmon and bears in their territory.....»»
Anosmia, the Inability to Smell, Changes How People Breathe
A small study of people with congenital anosmia found changes in breathing that suggest the condition may affect more than just the ability to smell.....»»
Anyone Can Learn Echolocation in Just 10 Weeks—And It Remodels Your Brain
Human echolocation repurposes parts of the brain’s visual cortex for sound, even in sighted people.....»»
Hurricane Helene Disrupted Abortion Care in the South
Damage from Hurricane Helene forced the only abortion clinic in western North Carolina to shutter, disrupting health care for pregnant people across a large region.....»»
19 Neighbors Who Got Wayyyyyyyy Too Into Other People"s Business
19 Neighbors Who Got Wayyyyyyyy Too Into Other People"s Business.....»»
People Are Sharing The Quirky Little Things They Do To Contribute To Society, And You Should Be Doing All Of Them
People Are Sharing The Quirky Little Things They Do To Contribute To Society, And You Should Be Doing All Of Them.....»»
Study suggests there"s no incentive for older birds to make new friends
Like people, birds have fewer friends as they age, but the reasons why are unclear. New research published in the journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences suggests they may just have no drive to. This is a specia.....»»
Why do people still back Trump, after everything? 5 things to understand about MAGA supporters’ thinking
Why do people still back Trump, after everything? 5 things to understand about MAGA supporters’ thinking.....»»
‘I’m an Ob/Gyn—This Is the One Food I’m Begging People to Eat Less of Post-menopause’
‘I’m an Ob/Gyn—This Is the One Food I’m Begging People to Eat Less of Post-menopause’.....»»
The California exodus has continued. Here"s where most people leaving the Golden State moved to — and why.
The California exodus has continued. Here"s where most people leaving the Golden State moved to — and why......»»
Why the laws of physics are actually really good at math
It might sound strange to think about physics (which often involves a lot of theory and hypotheticals) helping people solve mathematics problems. However, physics follows … The post Why the laws of physics are actually really good at math appea.....»»
Most Republican states have made voting harder since 2020—our research shows how successful they"ve been
In late September, the governor of the state of Oklahoma, Kevin Stitt, boasted that election officials had removed 453,000 people from the state's voter rolls since 2021. In a state with only 2.3 million registered voters, it appears that roughly one.....»»
Schools need a new approach in identifying special educational needs
The assessment system for children and young people with additional needs in England is failing......»»
A how-to for ethical geoengineering research
The American Geophysical Union releases a framework for getting it right. Over the Northern Hemisphere's summer, the world's temperatures hovered near 1.5° C above pre-industrial.....»»
Report: Apple ran ‘highly secretive’ test of blood glucose app
A new report from Bloomberg today details that Apple quietly tested an app this year designed to “help people with prediabetes manage their food intake and make lifestyle changes.” The test comes as Apple continues its work on a noninvasive.....»»
Apple trials app to manage a person"s blood sugar levels
Apple is still working to help fight diabetes, with a report claiming it is internally testing an app to help people manage their blood sugar levels.Glucose monitoring on an Apple Watch using a Dexcom appApple has long been rumored to be working on w.....»»
A natural climate change laboratory in Japan reveals the adaptation dynamics of fishers
A new study published in the journal People and Nature reveals the complex relationship between the impacts of climate change and the adaptive responses of coastal fishers in one of the areas most affected by these environmental changes: the southern.....»»
A Neuralink Rival Says Its Eye Implant Restored Vision in Blind People
Science Corporation's retinal implant allowed some people who lost their central vision to read, play cards, and recognize faces......»»