Cats first finagled their way into human hearts and homes thousands of years ago – here's how
Natural selection changed just 13 genes to separate your Felix and Fluffy from their African wildcat ancestor.
Aug. 3, 2023 • ~10 min
Natural selection changed just 13 genes to separate your Felix and Fluffy from their African wildcat ancestor.
Research into swarming in nature is transforming healthcare, gambling and the military.
Laughter is so fundamental that animals like chimps, rats and dogs share the ability with humans. But in people it serves more serious social functions than just letting others know you’re having fun.
Returns cost companies billions of dollars in lost sales. They also generate emissions and packaging waste. Two logistics experts offer some tips from psychology for more sustainable returns.
No matter their age, gender, ethnicity or locale, kids undergoing this therapy can make real progress in recovering from the most devastating traumas.
A collaboration between MIT and Miami-Dade County has students working with city planning officials to understand why people wait patiently for a bus — and why they bail.
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