Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain An insect bites off another insect’s leg. Is this predatory behavior, aggression, defense, competition or something else? In the case of carpenter ants, it’s for the good of the amputee and to the benefit of the colony. A July 2024 University of Lausanne study found carpenter ants (Camponotus floridanus) carry out
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Extreme heat in China linked to human-induced climate change. Credit: IOP Publishing A record-breaking heat wave occurred in North China in June, marking the first time that temperatures reached or exceeded 40°C in Beijing for three consecutive days. A new paper, published in the journal Environmental Research Letters, explores the extent to which such extreme
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Buddhism may lead to spiritual enlightenment and a relaxed mind and body, but new research shows it helps entrepreneurs beat competitors in the fast-paced world of business. The study surveyed 331 entrepreneurs in Thailand and Taiwan, who were asked to fill out a questionnaire on their entrepreneurial orientation, religious commitment, and