Research reveals that great apes like chimpanzees and orangutans use complex decision-making strategies to weigh risks and rewards. The study found that the apes chose the smaller piece more often when uncertain, suggesting a sophisticated understanding of probability and risk assessment.
A study of over 1,300 paramedics in Ontario found that two-thirds have experienced verbal, physical or sexual abuse while working. Verbal abuse was the most common form, followed by intimidation and physical abuse.
A severe climate event in Mongolia devastated the country's livestock and Przewalski's horse population, with losses averaging 60% for horses and minimal impact on wild asses. The study emphasizes the need for managing migratory species across large landscapes to ensure their survival.
A study of 20 elementary schools in Hawaii found that a focused character-building program improved overall education quality, as evaluated by teachers, parents and students. The program resulted in lower suspensions, absenteeism and better reading and math scores on standardized tests.
Research suggests that breast cancer survivors who practice MBSR experience improved mood, reduced stress markers, and increased mindfulness. The study highlights the potential benefits of this non-pharmaceutical approach as a complement to traditional treatments.
Researchers at TUM develop process to build high-quality polymer networks with strong covalent bonds, resulting in stable and durable molecule carpets. The method eliminates weaving mistakes by correcting bad bonds during self-organization.
The 2011 revision of the International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury (ISNCSCI) was published to guide consistent classification of spinal cord injuries. The new guidelines improve data reliability for clinical care and research studies.
Researchers found that wild chimpanzees were more likely to alarm call to a snake when group members were unaware, indicating they recognize knowledge states. This study suggests that sharing new information with others is a fundamental aspect of language evolution, present in our common ancestor with chimps.
Research suggests that people's gut feelings are not entirely disregarded logic, but rather an intuitive sense of conflict. Wim De Neys' study found that brain activity indicates a 'sense of something fishy' when people make decisions, highlighting the importance of logical intuitions in decision-making.
Researchers distinguish cancer subtypes and provide a more complete understanding of Type 2 papillary renal cell carcinoma (PRCC2), an aggressive type of kidney cancer. They also identify genes involved in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (CCRCC) development and progression, highlighting PLK1 as a promising potential therapeutic target.
Researchers have identified mutations in the ATM gene as a potential risk factor for increased pancreatic cancer risk. Studies found that ATM gene mutations were present in four of 166 patients with pancreatic cancer, but absent in healthy spousal controls.
Wild chimpanzees make selective decisions about warning calls based on the information available to other group members. They voluntarily produce calls to inform unaware individuals of potential dangers, but not those who already know.
New Tel Aviv University research reveals glia cells' pivotal role in brain plasticity, adapting to new stimuli and regulating neural activity. Glia cells sort information for learning purposes, controlling the transfer of signals between neurons.