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Tarantulas use ‘spidey sense’ to remember where to hunt

Tarantulas use ‘spidey sense’ to remember where to hunt

By Stephen Beech Tarantulas use memory and learning skills to hunt for prey, suggests a new study. Several cases of "spatial orientation" were recorded among the fearsome spiders living in both trees and in underground burrows. The research team explained that spatial orientation refers to the ability of

Looksmaxxing exposes the darker side of glow-up culture

Between September 2025 and early 2026, online conversations about “looksmaxxing” exploded, with more than 806,000 mentions across social media platforms, according to a Brandwatch analysis. More than 405,000 unique users contributed to these posts. Public sentiment around the trend is largely critical: 84% of the tracked mentions are

Older Americans who vote live longer than those who don’t – new research

Older Americans who vote live longer than those who don’t – new research

Most people know the basics of healthy living that become more important as you grow older: Eat plenty of vegetables, exercise regularly, sleep well, have a social life, limit your alcohol consumption and don’t smoke. As an economist and social psychologist who study altruism and health, we wondered whether

Burnout vs compassion fatigue: Key differences

Burnout vs compassion fatigue: Key differences

Burnout vs compassion fatigue: Key differences Many people working in caregiving roles or high-pressure environments face emotional and physical exhaustion. Two terms often used to describe these experiences are burnout and compassion fatigue. Although they share similarities, they are not the same. In this article, Doctronic explains why knowing

Why poor sleep is the top mental health challenge for employees

Why poor sleep is the top mental health challenge for employees

Why poor sleep is the top mental health challenge for employees The top mental health challenge your employees are experiencing today might come as a surprise to you. Spring Health surveyed over 500 HR professionals and more than 1,500 full-time employees for its 2026 Workplace Mental Health Annual

Americans report emotional disconnect even as they crave community

Americans report emotional disconnect even as they crave community

Thirty-eight percent of Americans have gone “no contact” with a friend or family member in the last year, according to a new study. The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that young people are more likely than older groups to have gone “no contact” with a loved one in

Want to be closer to your dog? Study says play more

Want to be closer to your dog? Study says play more

By Stephen Beech Dog owners who spend longer playing create a stronger emotional bond with their pet, reveals new research. But training dogs does not produce the same effect, according to the Swedish study. Scientists say their findings are relevant for all dog owners — whether they have young or adult