Mike Horn and the spirit of exploration Mike Horn is one of the few modern explorers who still embodies the raw, fearless spirit of adventure. His journeys, from walking around the equator and the...
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AI enables first recorded 20-minute interactive exchange between humans and a humpback whale
An artificial intelligence system has enabled humans to engage in a 20-minute interactive exchange with a humpback whale, marking a significant milestone in interspecies communication. Using...
Secret of orange cats cracked after six decades: it’s a small DNA cut
After decades of detective work, geneticists have pinpointed the mutation that turns some house-cats into ginger tabbies. A small missing stretch of DNA in a regulatory region near the ARHGAP36 gene...
Walking outside brings extra mental benefits, the treadmill stays a safe and easy backup
Walking, whether outdoors or indoors, is good for your body and mind. Experts say that going outside adds useful variety and mood benefits, while a treadmill is a reliable choice when weather,...
People in southern California breathe high levels of plastic chemicals every day
Scientists from the University of California, Riverside and Duke University used simple silicone wristbands to track what people breathe in daily city life. The bands captured plasticizers, the...
Human dog brain synchronization may help explain the bond
Why human dog brain synchronization matters If you live with a dog, you know the feeling of being “in tune.” A 2024 study suggests there is a real signal behind that feeling: human dog brain...
Pill “Telomir-1” that may reverse aging helps two very sick senior dogs
A small rescue center in Florida reports that an experimental pill, created by Telomir Pharmaceuticals and tested with medical adviser Dr Michael Roizen, appeared to restore health in two...
AI enables first recorded 20-minute interactive exchange between humans and a humpback whale
In a quiet channel off the coast of Southeast Alaska, a team of scientists has achieved a milestone in interspecies history: a sustained, 20-minute "conversation" with a humpback whale. The whale,...
Slow blinking helps you communicate with your cat
Cats are often seen as mysterious or hard to read, but they are actually sending clear signals if you know how to look. New research confirms that you can build a stronger bond with your feline...
Religious households prefer dogs, non-religious households lean toward cats, study finds
A 2019 study showed a clear link between religiosity and pet choice in the United States. Using a nationwide survey of more than 2000 adults, researchers Samuel Perry and Ryan Burge found that...