What pets can teach us about mindfulness
Some mornings I wake up and am about to turn over to look at my phone, but then I realize that my dog, Meerie, is tucked perfectly into the crook of my legs. She's lightly snoring, her rib cage rising and falling. So I wait. I feel her warmth, listen.....»»
Aggressiveness of pet dogs is influenced by life history and owner"s characteristics, study suggests
Dogs walked every day by their owners are less aggressive. Dogs owned by women bark less at strangers. Heavier dogs tend to be less disobedient than lighter pets. Pugs, Bulldogs, Shih Tzus and other short-snouted breeds may be more badly behaved than.....»»
Program teaches US Air Force personnel the fundamentals of AI
A new academic program developed at MIT aims to teach U.S. Air and Space Forces personnel to understand and utilize artificial intelligence technologies. In a recent study which the program researchers recently shared at the IEEE Frontiers in Educati.....»»
The best cameras for watching your pet remotely under $50
Your bags are packed and you've left out money for the pet sitter, but not everyone's really good at goodbyes, especially with their pets. These cameras connect to your iPhone, and can help, even if you're far away from home.Kasa Cat CamIf you vacati.....»»
What risks could pet hamsters and gerbils pose in Australia?
Kids on TV and in movies always seem to be keeping hamsters and gerbils as pets. They're small, look cute, and don't need to be taken for a walk. So why don't we all have hamsters and gerbils as pets in Australia?.....»»
Microsoft Excel is finally making formulas smarter, and easier
Microsoft Excel wants to teach its users how to apply formulas and make it even easier to link to other files and images......»»
TikTok: Welsh speakers use social media to teach others
Meet the social media influencers sharing their love of the Welsh language to new audiences......»»
Cats in the middle ages: What medieval manuscripts teach us about our ancestors" pets
Cats had a bad reputation in the middle ages. Their presumed links with paganism and witchcraft meant they were often treated with suspicion. But despite their association with the supernatural, medieval manuscripts showcase surprisingly playful imag.....»»
Pets can get colds too: Here"s how to keep them safe
With winter comes cold and flu season, making coughs and sneezes rife. But it isn't just humans who get struck down by these seasonal illnesses—our pets can too......»»
When using virtual reality as a teaching tool, context and "feeling real" matter
A new study by UCLA psychologists reveals that when VR is used to teach language, context and realism matter......»»
We asked 900 Australian teachers if evidence informs how they teach. We found most use it, but there are key gaps
There are many ways to teach school students. But research shows only some will significantly improve learning......»»
Cats now have an FDA-approved pill to treat their diabetes
Owners whose cats have diabetes now have a new option to care for the condition in their otherwise healthy pets......»»
Teachers entering the profession from other fields often less satisfied
There is a shortage of teachers not only in Germany, but in many countries around the world. For this reason, people without formal teaching degrees are often brought in from other fields to teach in schools. Yet according to a new study, they are of.....»»
Call to protect Australian tenants with pets
With the national squeeze in rental accommodation, Flinders University researchers say it's more important than ever that the South Australian Parliament legislate to uphold the rights of tenants with pets......»»
Swimming habits of gelatinous animals could inspire underwater vehicle design
A gelatinous sea creature could teach engineers a lesson or two......»»
Veterinarian offers tips to prevent holiday weight gain in pets
The holiday season is filled with hearty, delicious food, visiting with friends and family, decreased physical activity, busy schedules and weight gain. According to a Kansas State University veterinarian, it is also a time for our family pets to gai.....»»
Mindfulness techniques could help improve health of environment
Techniques to improve mental health and well-being, such as mindfulness and meditation, may also encourage people to look after the environment, researchers have found......»»
Turtles in demand as pets, leading to a spike in poaching
Swimming in two plastic bins inside a brightly lit and sterile quarantine room at a Rhode Island zoo, 16 quarter-sized turtle hatchlings represent a growing worry for conservationist Lou Perrotti......»»
Fearful cats also express other problematic behavior, making socialization important at early stages of life
Cats are popular pets. At times, their aggression towards humans and other problematic behavior poses challenges to our co-existence with them and can even result in giving up the pet. The causes underlying problematic behavior can be varied, and the.....»»
Amazon Alexa can play music to calm your pets when the fireworks start
We're all ears for this new piece of music for cats (and dogs) from Amazon. In fact, it sounds pretty puuuurfect.....»»
Dutch to shoot paintball pellets at wolf to scare it away
Dutch authorities plan to shoot paintball pellets at a young wolf to teach it to stay away from people, after it got too close to visitors at a national park......»»