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.....»»
How songbirds" striking colors put them at risk
Bright, uniquely colored songbirds are at higher risk of extinction and more likely to be traded as pets, according to researchers reporting in Current Biology on September 15. The researchers also predict that almost 500 additional bird species, mos.....»»
From the London subway strike to the Black Death: What past crises can teach us about the future of work
By analyzing how leaders have reacted to past crises, a new University at Buffalo School of Management study reveals what the workplace of the future might look like......»»
How to see your photos and albums on an Echo Show display
Tired of uninspiring stock photos appearing on your Echo Show? Why not view family, friends, pets, and your trips instead? Here's how to do it......»»
5 Alexa skills and features your pet will love
Our four-legged friends may not be able to use Alexa themselves, but with a little programming of our own, we can easily build Alexa into the lives of our pets......»»
Why this company thinks music videos (and cowboy hats) can teach online security
In January 2021, Rachel Tobac came up with a silly take on a serious topic: A sea shanty-like video in which she sang a tale about the importance of password security and multi-factor authentication. It came complete with a hauntingly harmonized chor.....»»
Dog That Caught Monkeypox Highlights Risk to Pets and Wild Animals
A greyhound in Paris was infected with monkeypox from its owner, underscoring the possibility of a viral reservoir in animals.....»»
Roundup of pets messing with Google and Alexa
Pets can get caught doing some truly crazy things, and that even includes interacting with smart devices powered by Alexa and Google technology. Check it out!.....»»
TikTok to teach influencers about US mid-term election rules
The platform says it is to do more to ensure influencers understand that it prohibits paid political ads......»»
Pet food warning from FDA: Stop feeding this food to your pet immediately
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning for Darwin’s Natural Pet Products raw cat food, telling customers not to feed their pets two different products from the company. The warning comes after the detection of Salmonella str.....»»
First synthetic embryos: The scientific breakthrough raises serious ethical questions
Children, even some who are too young for school, know you can't make a baby without sperm and an egg. But a team of researchers in Israel have called into question the basics of what we teach children about the birds and the bees, and created a mous.....»»
Old age isn"t a modern phenomenon: Many people lived long enough to grow old in the olden days, too
Every year I ask the college students in the course I teach about the 14th-century Black Death to imagine they are farmers or nuns or nobles in the Middle Ages. What would their lives have been like in the face of this terrifying disease that killed.....»»
The most experienced cat owners are giving their pets unwelcome affection, study suggests
Self-proclaimed "cat people" might not always know what's best for their pets when it comes to showing them affection, new research suggests—and it could affect their cat's behavior during interactions......»»
Robot helps reveal how ants pass on knowledge
Scientists have developed a small robot to understand how ants teach one another......»»
Graphic: Many States That Restrict or Ban Abortion Don"t Teach Kids about Sex and Pregnancy
States that protect abortion rights tend to have more comprehensive sex ed policies.....»»
Graphic: Many States That Restrict or Ban Abortion Don"t Teach Kids About Sex and Pregnancy
States that protect abortion rights tend to have more comprehensive sex ed policies.....»»
This essential for dog owners keeps pets company while you’re out
If you’re someone who has the privilege of owning a dog, you know that it’s not all fun and games. While your dog may give you endless joy and a sense of purpose, it’s still a living, breathing creature that needs to be taken care o.....»»
What Harry Potter can (and can"t) teach us about economics
A new paper in Oxford Open Economics, published by Oxford University Press, explores "Potterian economics"—the economics of the world of J.K. Rawling's Harry Potter series. Comparing such economics with professional economic models indicates that w.....»»
What Turtles Can Teach Humans About the Science of Slow Aging
New data shows that several types of the shelled reptiles can slow—and even stop—aging if the environmental conditions are right......»»
The TikTok beauty filters that will teach you how to apply makeup
When you hear "beauty filters," you probably think of the typical TikTok and Instagram filters that add makeup and sometimes alter your facial features, all in the pursuit of a prescribed beauty standard. Grace Choi's beauty filters don't do that &md.....»»
7 unique ways to use AirTag (safely)
Apple’s are coin-shaped item trackers that integrate with the Find My network. We already know about many common ways to use the tracker – pets, luggage, wallets, purses, and more. There are a slew of use cases, though, that we had never even t.....»»