Dogs are capable of understanding human words
2024-08-30 12:03:00 Dogs are able to understand human words. Scientists conducted an investigation after a series of videos on social media claiming to show pooches “talking” with the aid of…
Sleeping in at weekends cuts heart disease risk
2024-08-30 11:08:18 Lie-ins at the weekend can prevent heart disease. A study of 90,000 adults in Britain found those who caught up on their sleep on Saturday and Sunday mornings…
Marmoset monkeys call each other by name
2024-08-30 10:08:07 Monkeys call each other by specific names. Researchers have found that marmosets use distinct calls, known as phee-calls, to name each other in a skill that was previously…
Sunflowers use dance moves to stay out of the shadows
2024-08-29 15:23:28 Sunflowers ‘dance’ together to share sunlight. Experts have found that the plants that grow close together, casting a shadow over their neighbours, have found a way to resolve…
Laughter could treat dry eye disease
2024-09-12 16:08:23 Laughter is the best medicine for dry eyes. Researchers have found that having a chuckle is just as effective as eye drops as a treatment for dry eye…
Tiny fish has human levels of self-awareness
2024-09-12 15:59:54 A little fish has sophisticated self-awareness only previously seen in humans. The finger-sized bluestreak cleaner wrasse has become the first fish to pass the “mirror test” which shows…
Dogs can soothe feelings of physical pain
2024-09-12 15:33:02 Cuddling up to a dog can reduce symptoms of pain. Boffins in Germany have discovered that the presence of a canine can minimise feelings of pain during recoveries…
Saturday night's alright for romping
2024-09-12 15:27:34 Couples are most likely to have sex on a Saturday night. A survey conducted by underwear company Pour Moi has revealed that couples around the world are most…
Fat around the waist causes chronic pain
2024-09-11 15:12:35 Fat around the waist has been linked to chronic pain in the rest of the body. A new study has discovered that people with more fat in the…
Dark chocolate improves vision
2024-09-11 15:11:03 Eating dark chocolate can improve a person’s eyesight. A new study claims that just a small amount of the sweet treat is beneficial for vision as it can…
