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Scientists teach bumblebees how to ‘play football’

Scientists teach bumblebees how to ‘play football’

By Lauren Wilkin Scientists have taught bees to play football as part of a new study revealing the surprising intelligence of the insects. Olli Loukola, the senior author of a new study, says he is a "behavioral ecologist," but is now "also known as the guy who

This wellness trend turns thank-you notes into brain training

This wellness trend turns thank-you notes into brain training

By Lauren Wilkin Gratitude correspondence is the new wellness trend making the rounds that focuses on positive thoughts, slowing down, and being grateful for those around you. It is the conscious act of sending a letter or a note to someone in your life as a meaningful thank you. Usually,

Bumblebees able to problem solve despite having tiny brains

Bumblebees able to problem solve despite having tiny brains

By Stephen Beech Bumblebees are the brainboxes of the insect world, suggests new research. The garden pollinators are able to solve puzzles spontaneously — despite having tiny brains, scientists say. Bumblebees were able to complete several new object-manipulation tasks in a series of groundbreaking experiments. Researchers say that what made

Why social anxiety is rising among remote-first workers

Why social anxiety is rising among remote-first workers

Why social anxiety is rising among remote-first workers Recent figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that nearly a quarter (22.9%) of the workforce has traded the traditional office for a remote setup. While those already embedded in this lifestyle overwhelmingly favor it—with 98% in the

How pressure to provide impacts modern men

How pressure to provide impacts modern men

Over half of men admit that financial struggles have made them feel like they’ve fallen short of “being a man,” according to a recent survey. In honor of Men’s Mental Health Month in June, the survey polled 2,000 men, evenly split by generation, to investigate how money

Study finds people who lose virginity young don’t ‘age well’

Study finds people who lose virginity young don’t ‘age well’

By Stephen Beech People who lose their virginity relatively young are less likely to age well, suggests a new study. Researchers found that those with genetic signals tied to earlier sexual activity were more prone to aging-related health issues — including frailty and poorer longevity-related measures. A team from

How uncomfortable shoes affect most Americans’ lives

How uncomfortable shoes affect most Americans’ lives

More than half of Americans (56%) admitted they regularly purchase shoes they later regret because of how uncomfortable they are. That’s no small problem when you consider the average person takes almost three million steps and walks nearly 1,200 miles per year, according to a new survey of