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Auburn University researchers showed that honey bee colonies had extraordinary skills to adapt and preserve their nest construction even in the face of severe disturbances. Contrary to previous assumptions, the researchers found that the disruption of three-dimensional nest structure while colonies were building their nests did not hinder colony performance. The findings shed new light on the adaptive nature of ...

Employers are constantly looking for better and more innovative ways to acknowledge people in the workplace, especially in circumstances where change is frequent and fast-paced. According to recent research from the University of Waterloo, however, employee comparisons made possible by public peer recognition may lead to some workers feeling mistreated. “Employers have sought out various peer recognition systems in an ...

A smart kitchen assistant app helps users with planning, shopping, and cooking. Saakshi Jain, co-founder of Zelish, suggests a meal plan with recipes can be easily prepared from home. The app understands a user’s food preferences such as their likes, dislikes, allergies. After successfully completing the Techstars programme backed by Bosch in Munich, the app was launched in April 2020. ...

Online dating is more than just looking through countless profiles till you find the one. It calls for much more than mindless scrolling; it calls for setting priorities in order to avoid grief and falling victim to situations that can be avoided. Boundaries, setting them appropriately and when appropriate, appear to be at least 41 per cent of daters’ all-inclusive ...

If you’re a cyclist who wants to ride faster, further, and, most importantly, enjoy the ride more, you need a road bike that matches your skills and goals. But with so many options available right now, how do you find the one most suited for you? As an expert cyclist, you have strict criteria and expectations when deciding on your ...

In the world of fitness and weight loss, protein has gained significant attention for its role in supporting muscle growth, recovery, and overall health. Among the various types of protein available, whey protein stands out as a popular choice due to its high-quality amino acid profile and potential benefits. Whey protein is a complete protein derived from milk during the ...

“Premature graying of hair in youngsters is on the rise. While stress and lifestyle is a lead factor, diet and nutrition also plays a major role. The advent of fast food and instant meals is leaching our meals of essential nutrients and it’s time to bring black back!” says Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal. Spinach, chickpeas, oranges: Folic acid can help provide the ...

Babies are considerably more likely to participate in “baby talk” when dealing with artificial things than when interacting with natural ones, according to a study. Infants often communicate with protophones, which are sounds resembling squeals, growls or short word-like noises such as “da”, “aga” and “ba”. These are considered the foundations of speech, as they eventually evolve into full language. ...

A new study has found that students from middle-upper class backgrounds are more likely to participate in classroom discussions than working-class backgrounds students. The study was published in the journal, ‘Journal of Experimental Psychology.” The study shed new light on the persistent and early emerging disparities in education linked to socioeconomic status (SES). “While preschool attendance has been shown to ...

In the world of hygiene, especially when it’s being studied in scientific research, that toilet seat has, somehow, become the ultimate barometer of how dirty an item is. In scientific studies that crop up periodically, the humble porcelain bowl often turns out to be much cleaner than the sundry objects we unthinkingly touch every day: our smartphones, kitchen appliances, and ...