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Newly discovered fossils suggest dinosaur lived in herds
Everything we know about dinosaurs, we've learned from fossils. Over the years, new technological advancements have allowed for more careful...
Cleaner fish ace the Marshmallow Test
Many animals can forego an immediate reward for a bigger or better reward in the future. The ability to 'delay...
COVID-19 conspiracy theories thrive on social media platforms, EXCEPT Twitter
A new study suggests that while most social media amplified COVID-19 conspiracy theories during the pandemic, Twitter successfully curbed its...
It’s easier to weaken people’s belief in climate change than strengthen it
Several experimental studies have attempted to change people's attitude about climate change. A new systematic analysis of such intervention studies...
People who eat meat experience lower levels of depression and anxiety compared to vegans
A systematic review of research published until June 18th, 2020 suggests that people who consume meat, on average experience lower...
We react more harshly to an erring algorithm than an erring human
Erring algorithms elicit harsher reactions compared to erring humans. A new study published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior...
Consumers perceive foods that weigh less as healthier, disregarding caloric values
A new article published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology suggests that people perceive food that weighs less as healthier...
First albino chimp spotted in the wild killed by its community
Recently, a group of researchers reported the first ever sighting of an albino chimpanzee in the wild. The infant was...
What fuels science skepticism?
The effects of Science Skepticism is out in the open for all to see, and enumerate - the number of...
Chimp communities have stable cultures like us
Many animal communities have traditional ways of doing things. Some of these cultural traditions have bearing on the survival of...
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