Researchers found that infected tadpoles preferred cooler temperatures and regulated their body temperature to slow viral replication. The study suggests that behavioural cooling may help animals combat viral infections, providing a physiological advantage over the detrimental effects of low temperatures.
A study found that people behave more curiously than cautiously around a service robot, noticing it more often and even grabbing multiple candies at once. However, some visitors felt slightly uncomfortable when the robot came close, highlighting the need for deeper user assessments.
Researchers warn of potential risks associated with evolvable AI systems, which can tap into the power of biological evolution to create 'selfish' actors that break alignment with human goals. The study recommends guardrails to maintain centralized control over AI reproduction and mitigate risks.
Research found that dogs and 16-month-old toddlers exhibited similar prosocial behaviour when searching for a hidden object, with over 75% of them indicating or retrieving the object. In contrast, companion cats rarely showed such behaviour, suggesting domestication may not be enough to produce human-like cooperation.
A new set of guidelines provides veterinarians and pet owners with a clear approach to diagnose and monitor canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CCDS), also known as canine dementia. The guidelines outline key signs, diagnostic levels, and stages of disease severity to support care decisions.
Researchers found that Gifted Word Learner dogs can quickly learn hundreds of toy names through natural play sessions with their owners. These dogs excel in learning both directly and from overheard speech, similar to human infants.
Researchers found over 800 vertebrate fossils from a small area, including dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. The discovery provides valuable insights into the evolution of European dinosaur faunas during the Late Cretaceous period.
Researchers found that dogs with stronger ADHD-like traits were slower to learn new information, but improved with repetition and sufficient sleep. The studies also revealed a link between ADHD-like traits and self-control in dogs, suggesting that cognitive training and sleep can mitigate these impairments.
A comprehensive Hungarian study reveals that pharmaceutical residues in soil are shaped by interacting processes, including root exudates, organic matter, and temperature. Organic acids can enhance sorption of certain residues, while temperature influences energetic relationships between soil and molecules.
Researchers successfully identified the skeletal remains of Duke Béla, a member of the Árpád and Rurik dynasties, using a combination of genetic and dental analyses. The study reveals that Béla was attacked by multiple individuals, consuming a diet rich in animal protein.
Researchers from Eötvös Loránd University review the biological and technological possibilities behind enhancing canine communication. They find that while dogs may not need words to be great communicators, understanding each other requires 'listening' in the right way.
Researchers found that Gifted Word Learner dogs can apply verbal labels to new objects by recognizing their functional purpose, mirroring human language development. This ability opens exciting avenues for studying how language-related skills may evolve beyond humans.
A new study reveals that humans, dogs, and pigs share similar brain responses to vocal sounds and calls from their own species, indicating an evolutionarily ancient mammalian heritage. This discovery sheds light on the deep roots of voice perception and highlights the value of studying companion animals to better understand human biology.
A new fossil discovery confirms that ancient bugs, not just bees and butterflies, played a significant role in plant pollination during the Mesozoic era. The iridescent bug found in Burmese amber likely visited flowers and was likely involved in pollination.
A new diagnostic system has been developed to identify ADHD-like symptoms in family dogs. The system combines owner-rated questionnaires with a short behavioral test to assess inattention, excessive activity, and impulsivity levels.
Researchers found that paradise fish use a unique strategy called 'alternation' to investigate new areas, engaging working memory and previously thought to be characteristic mainly of mammals. Zebrafish and paradise fish provide complementary opportunities to study brain function.
Researchers found that short-nosed dogs are calmer and less reactive, but this benefit is often masked by lack of training. Consistent training is crucial for their good traits to shine through.
A new tool helps understand original landscape functioning and supports current land use strategies by generating realistic drone footage of past landscapes. The study uses AI to create photorealistic depictions of the Great Hungarian Plain before water regulations.
A new study found that acquiring a dog during the COVID-19 lockdown had a short-lived boost in cheerfulness but no long-term positive effects on human well-being. Losing a pet also did not leave a lasting impact on its former owners' well-being.
A new study reveals radical changes in mobility, diet, and social inequalities during the Late Bronze Age, around 1500 BC. The researchers found that people's food consumption became more uniform but poorer, while animal husbandry and migration patterns changed.
A growing trend of dog parenting reveals opportunities for humans to fulfill a nurturing drive without the demands of raising biological offspring. Dog ownership offers emotional connection, social support, and purpose, similar to those experienced by parents.
A new study published in Scientific Reports reveals that audio quality severely affects dogs' ability to recognize and respond to recorded words. Dogs excelled at responding to direct human speech, but struggled with AIC buttons, which lost frequencies necessary for conveying human speech.
A study found that dog owners rate their bond as the most satisfying, with dogs scoring high in nurturing and relationship security. However, there is a power imbalance towards the owner, with full control over the dog's decisions.
A new brain imaging study found that age and brain shape significantly impact the strength of connections between olfactory brain regions in dogs. Younger dogs and those with elongated brains had stronger functional connectivities, while older dogs and rounder-headed individuals performed worse in smell tests.
Research suggests that dog ownership is connected to declining birth rates, as people turn to dogs for emotional support and companionship. The theory proposes that the popularity of dogs is rooted in biological evolutionary causes, but has culturally escalated as human relationships are often damaged or absent.
Researchers at ELTE have created an online database of snoRNAs in zebrafish, revealing 67 previously unknown snoRNAs and providing a comprehensive analysis of their expression during development and in adult tissues. The findings may help create better zebrafish disease models and aid understanding of complex human diseases.
Hungarian researchers have identified unique bacterial communities in thermal waters that may help unravel the development of stromatolites, one of Earth's oldest rock formations. The findings provide valuable insights into biological and geological processes occurring in extreme environments today.
The motion of particles in high-energy nuclear collisions follows a Lévy-stable distribution, confirming the interdisciplinary nature of the phenomenon. This finding has implications for fields such as biology, earth sciences, and economics.
A study by Eötvös Loránd University found that Border Collies excelled in a simple olfactory task, beating breeds like Golden Retrievers and Hungarian Vizslas. The research revealed that genetic and environmental factors influence dogs' success in scent detection, contrary to expectations.
Researchers found that ornamental never never plants can store water for up to 45 days, maintaining photosynthetic activity and chloroplast structure unchanged. This helps them adapt to drought conditions, a challenge for many crops.
Dog owners cite emotional, physical, and social benefits of dog ownership, but also costly responsibilities. While daily life benefits include improved exercise and stability, the biggest cost is often cited as veterinary expenses.
Researchers at Eötvös Loránd University found that dogs can recognize their owners based on pre-recorded speech, demonstrating an ability to discriminate between familiar voices. Dogs performed well in matching the correct owner with their voice, with performance best when hearing their main owner's voice.
In a new study, researchers found that dogs prefer texture to shape when identifying objects, suggesting a reliance on tactile cues. The study involved 35 dogs trained to fetch objects and presented with choices between similar shapes or textures.
Research found that dog owners attribute various roles to their pets, including friend, family member, child, colleague, or security guard. The study identified three distinct owner profiles with different dog roles and characteristics, which may impact daily life and canine welfare.
A study published in Scientific Reports found that rats' social structures are more complex than previously thought, with varying patterns of dominance and coexistence. The researchers' findings suggest that psychiatric medications may need to be re-evaluated due to the complexity of rat social dynamics.
A new study reveals that Gifted Word Learner dogs can remember toy names for at least two years, with an average correct choice rate of 44% compared to chance level. The researchers tested the dogs after a two-year wait and found that four out of five dogs remembered between 60-75% of the toys.
A study found that chromatin's spatial structure plays a key role in the evolution of social behavior in dogs. The researchers examined an intronic section of the GTF2I gene, which influences chromatin's spatial structure and causes differences in gene expression.
Researchers from Eötvös Loránd University found temperature and humidity have no impact on dogs' ability to detect scents. However, indoor testing outperformed outdoor environments due to distracting stimuli. Age also plays a role, with 2-3 year old dogs exhibiting superior olfactory performance.
Researchers analyzed lake macroinvertebrate fauna, particularly chironomids, to reconstruct the lake's natural state. This helps establish a reference point for conservation purposes, as significant changes occurred during the economic boom and fish stocking.
The ELTE Eötvös Loránd University has digitised over 431 animal skulls, including those of 152 dog breeds and 12 wild relatives. This unique collection is now available online, enabling researchers to conduct comparative anatomical and evolutionary studies.
Eötvös Loránd University researchers develop first large-scale autonomous drone traffic solution, combining route planning and bio-inspired flocking models to avoid conflicts and manage remaining issues. The system can handle up to 5000 drones in two dimensions with varying speeds and priorities.
A study found that giving children digital devices to manage tantrums fails to teach them how to regulate their emotions, instead leading to severe problems. Parents' reliance on digital devices can exacerbate existing emotion regulation issues, emphasizing the need for alternative methods such as coaching and emotional recognition.
Researchers have successfully synchronized a 220-year-old map of Southern Germany from the Napoleonic era with modern databases, allowing for tracking of historical and environmental changes. The map was produced in haste during the wars, resulting in errors that were corrected through geospatial analysis.
A study by Eötvös Loránd University found that domestication and human socialization alone are insufficient to trigger a human-analog attachment bond in companion animals. Dogs displayed specific behaviors typical of the attachment bond, unlike pigs, which did not exhibit these behaviors.
Researchers found that dogs matched their emotional state with the content of human vocalizations, while pigs exhibited stress behaviors to unusual humming sounds. This suggests that domestication may have facilitated emotional contagion in dogs.
A recent study analyzed ground displacements caused by the December 2020 Petrinja earthquake, showing a magnitude of horizontal shifts of up to 40 centimeters. The research used an unprecedented amount of geodetic data to reconstruct three-dimensional motions and sheds light on the region's tectonic activity.
A new study reveals that praising and petting dogs enhances their learning success by reducing stress. Dogs who received a 'permissive' training style with praise and petting performed better than those in a 'controlling' style, which induced greater stress.
Researchers at Eötvös Loránd University sequenced and characterized the paradise fish genome, revealing a compact genetic material ideal for targeted genome editing experiments. This breakthrough opens up new possibilities for studying evolutionary development and complex behaviors.
Researchers develop LoCoHD algorithm to compare protein structures based on chemical information of atoms, enabling analysis of molecular machines and identifying critical amino acids. The method shows promise in predicting protein functions, including studying the internal motion of proteins like podocin.
Researchers trained two dogs to imitate human actions using the Do as I Do training method, with successful replication from frontal and side angles. However, dogs struggled to imitate actions from overhead perspectives. This study expands knowledge on dog perception and interpretation of human actions.