Scientific Reports
Smell of human stress affects dogs’ emotions, study finds
A pessimistic response reflects a negative emotional state, researchers suggested.
Men tend to eat meat more often than women, study suggests
The differences in meat consumption tended to be greater in countries with more gender equality, researchers found.
Chemicals in flavoured vapes could be very toxic when heated – study
Researchers used AI to simulate the effects of heating chemicals found in 180 vape flavours.
Wild orangutan observed treating wound with medicinal plant for first time
Scientists say the findings could help shed light on how the knowledge of wound medications evolved in humans.
Extinct snake named after Shiva’s serpent may have been one of largest ever
Named Vasuki Indicus, the animal reached an estimated length of up to 15 metres.
Whale sharks ‘exhibit disturbed behaviour in presence of tourist swimmers’
New research suggests shark tourism may be not be good for the creatures’ wellbeing.
Honeybee parasite could be tripped up by its distinctive walk – study
Scientists at Nottingham Trent University have identified the signature strut of the 1mm Varroa mite.
Dog bites may be more common on hot and polluted days, study suggests
The likelihood of dog bites occurring in these conditions increases by up to 11%, the research suggests.
Dog bites may be more common on hot and polluted days, study suggests
The likelihood of dog bites occurring in these conditions increases by up to 11%, the research suggests.
Fossil fragments shed light on a new dinosaur species in Spain
It is thought the large, meat-eating animal stood on two feet.