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Stolen pets cause emotional trauma similar to losing a kid
The indomitable connection that pets and their owners form is common knowledge. Now, research confirms that they truly do feel like members of the family, as the psychological anguish associated with losing a child is comparable to that of having a dog taken, according to one study. In interviews with owners whose dogs had been stolen, researchers inquired about the owners' requirements and experiences.
Human foods, like salmon and eggs, contribute to dog obesity
Numerous dog proprietors engage in this activity on a daily basis. However, recent research may alter your mind about hiding leftovers under the dinner table for your dog. Among the human foods that may be contributing to your pet's obesity are scrambled eggs and broiled salmon, according to the study.
Study says attractive female looks make males more honest
According to one study, the presence of attractive female faces may influence males to exhibit more honest behavior. Male participants in an experiment cheated less frequently when shown an image of an attractive woman, according to researchers. Female participants, on the other hand, exhibited less honesty when confronted with an identical image.
Female gamers compete for thousands at inaugural UK event
"A case of Red Bull" is what one of the competing women recollects from her past involvement in the competition. Teams will compete this weekend for a prize pool of £15,000. On Saturday, the first professional women's gaming tournament of its kind begins in the United Kingdom. The most-viewed esports game in women's competitions, the first-person shooter Valorant, will be competed in by four professional gaming teams.
Bees survive underwater for a week, despite lab accident
A group of scientists made the "shock" discovery that bees can survive for an entire week submerged in water by accident while experimenting. The primary objective of the research conducted in 2022 was to determine how pesticide residues in soil affected queen bees that were hibernating underground.
Alien-harboring planets might emit a unique purple hue
Existence beyond Earth is one of the most significant unanswered scientific concerns. Moreover, where does it conceal itself? At this time, Cornell University scientists believe they have significantly advanced in their quest for extraterrestrial life. They assert in a new study that planets that may be home to extraterrestrial life may emit a distinct purple hue.
McDonald’s Coke’s taste secret revealed by food scientist
There is now a scientific explanation for why McDonald's Coca-Cola has long been regarded as a premium soft drink compared to other fast-food and restaurant establishments. According to food scientist Abby Thiel, the superior flavour, additional bubbles, and flavorful appearance of the carbonated beverage result from how the chain processes it.
Why are hundreds of video game workers unemployed?
Globally, including in the United Kingdom, over 8,000 video game developers have lost employment in the past four months. What happens when the gaming industry in the United Kingdom expands concurrently? "I had just awoken when I received an email informing me that a company-wide meeting was scheduled." I immediately became aware." James, not his actual name, saw the message earlier this year while visiting his family.
Bosses fret: AI may snatch executive positions
Even your supervisor is concerned that AI may replace them. Hundreds of chief executive officers are concerned that one day technology will replace them. Numerous individuals acknowledge that they have already begun to covertly utilise tools like ChatGPT to assist them with their daily duties while passing off the work as their own.
Sky Mobile resumes after five-hour outage, frustrating customers
After five hours of technical difficulties this morning, hundreds of users were unable to access the internet on their devices. Fortunately, Sky Mobile is now back online. The technology behemoth confirmed the resolution of the issue via X (formerly Twitter), writing, "Our support teams have investigated and resolved this issue." "Affected customers should be able to utilise their 3G/4G/5G services at this time," they continued.
Human excrement could power planes soon
"We are converting sewage into jet fuel," James Hygate, CEO of biofuel company Firefly, stated. The organisation anticipates commencing deliveries of the reduced carbon fuel in or around 2028. Human detritus may soon be utilised as fuel for aircraft, a world-first factory has been announced.
NASA selects firms for lunar rover in historic mission
NASA has awarded three companies contracts to construct vehicles for crewed missions to the Moon, which will occur for the first time in over fifty years. NASA announced on Wednesday that Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab, located in Texas, Colorado, and California, respectively, have been selected to develop designs for the lunar rover under a contract valued at a maximum of $4.6 billion.