Science

August 7, 2020

Research Shows Babies Give Food to Others Even When They’re Hungry

Sharing truly is caring, even among babies. According to a February 2020 study, researchers found that babies would not only relinquish their snacks to a hungry stranger but will do so even when facing hunger themselves. The study—which included 100 19-month-olds—was done by the University of Washington’s Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences also known as (I-LABS).

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July 29, 2020

Killer Whale Who Her Carried Her Dead Baby for 17 Days Is Pregnant Once Again

In 2018, a killer whale named Tahlequah gained global attention as she mourned the loss of her calf, which lived only 90 minutes after it was birthed. She carried her child on her back for 17 days—a gesture that tugged at heartstrings around the globe. But now, there is some good news. Tahlequah is pregnant once again. The orca was recently photographed by researchers from Southall Environmental Associates (SEA)

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July 23, 2020

This Lightweight Face Shield Helps Stop You From Touching Your Face and Spreading Germs

We've all been told time and time again that not only should we keep our face masks on, but we should avoid touching our face to lower the chances of getting COVID-19. However, this is easier said than done. According to one professional organization, the average person touches their face 23 times an hour. It can be hard to curb this habit, but, luckily, there's a new sort of face covering that can really help.

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