When wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park in the United States after being absent nearly 70 years, the most remarkable “trophic cascade” occurred. What is a trophic cascade and how exactly do wolves change rivers? George Monbiot explains in this movie remix.
Category: Animals
Does Your Dog Respond Better When You Use a Baby Voice?
Most people make their voices higher pitched when talking to their pets. But does this Pet-Directed Speech have any influence on animals?
The science behind the Impossible Burger
The Impossible Burger is meatless, but it tastes, smells, and bleeds like the real thing. The secret ingredient? Neuroscience.
You Might Get Fat Just By Smelling Your Food
The nose’s olfactory receptors are stimulated when we smell food and other odors. But could the process of smelling cause weight gain?
The Man Who Has Inseminated Over 1,000 Honeybees | Amazing Humans
The bee population has dropped dramatically and Michael Waite is taking matters into his own hands with a scheme to inseminate Queen bees.
Here’s what it could mean when your dog chases its tail
A dog chasing its tail may be a sign of a direr issue. Like humans, dogs can suffer from a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder, called canine compulsive disorder.