Dogs can distinguish between fearful and angry or sad human faces. It is possible to distinguish between sad v fearful faces, and angry v fearful faces – with differences in activity in different parts of the brain – but not angry and sad faces https://t.co/cPe06wyU1Z #Dogs #AnimalBehavior #Emotions #Nocountrycodespresent.
Peer review is only as good as the peers. Since peer review determines who gets to join the peers, review communities tend to decline in the absence of additional oversight. Wikipedia and some social sciences come to mind #PeerReview #Science #Oversight #Nocountrycodespresent.
This photo is HOPE. The hope of finding someone alive. Of hearing a metallic tap on a pipe, a whisper calling for help. Sometimes with no equipment at all — just bare hands and hope. Families, friends, Hope is powerful. Sometimes it’s all we have left….😞🙏🫶🏻 @wckitchen https://t.co/NoLrNcLeph #Hope #Rescue #Humanity #Nocountrycodespresent.
No one has to be cured for being who they are. Conversion therapies are violence and anti-science. Without the support of PP and Vox, today Congress has approved its criminalization. A law promoted by the LGTBI collective and brought to the institutions by Más Madrid and Compromís. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (translated)
I expect hundreds of wildfires, no less. But remember, this is not a new normal. It will get much worse. #Wildfires #ClimateCrisis #NaturalDisasters #Nocountrycodespresentinthetweet.
Next time somebody is going to rush in with a gun, secret service probably just going to look the other way #GunControl #SecretService #SafetyConcerns #Nocountrycodespresent.
Technology increases the scale and scope of action. Since we haven't left our planet, this means technology is a politically centralizing force. #Technology #PoliticalCentralization #Innovation #Nocountrycodespresent.
In a discussion on "The Ezra Klein Show," health journalist Julia Belluz explores the complex interplay between the scientific mechanisms and cultural factors behind the popularity of GLP-1 medications, which effectively induce weight loss by making the brain perceive a state similar to food poisoning. #GLP1 #Healthcare #DrugScience #Nocountrycodespresent.
The article explores the disturbing existence of a real parasite, Cymothoa exigua, that devours a fish's tongue and takes its place, paralleling this biological phenomenon to how humans often unconsciously adopt and express ideas, opinions, and beliefs that are not truly their own, suggesting that we might be speaking through the 'mouths' of others without even realizing it. #Identity #Influence #SelfExpression #Nocountrycodespresent.
Microplastic contamination is a serious global issue, with approximately 21 million tons found in various environments, largely originating from synthetic textiles, tire wear, and urban dust, necessitating innovations like microfiber filters in washing machines and alternative materials for textiles and tires to mitigate the problem. #Microplastics #EnvironmentalPollution #Sustainability #Nocountrycodespresent.
Chronic lack of sleep negatively impacts decision-making, productivity, and the ability to spot opportunities, ultimately affecting professional performance and economic outcomes, as emphasized by sleep expert Nuria Roure, who highlights that many individuals remain unaware of the detrimental effects of insufficient rest on their cognitive capabilities and overall success. #SleepHealth #Productivity #DecisionMaking #Nocountrycodespresent.
