Research reveals that the ecological adaptability of humans, honed within diverse African habitats, was pivotal for their successful migration out of Africa around 50,000 years ago. Early human history remains unclear to this day. How, when, and why humans expanded from Central Africa is a difficult puzzle to solve as intact archaeological records can beContinueContinue reading “Ecological Flexibility may have Fueled Human Migration out of Africa.”
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Street Smart Raptors: Hawk Uses Traffic to Hunt in the City
A new study unveils another example of how animals alter their behaviour in response to human activity, this time, in the urban environment. The evolving relationship between humans and nature is endlessly intriguing. A young Cooper’s hawk in New Jersey has been observed using an extraordinary hunting tactic: it uses car queues at a busy intersection as cover to stealthily approachContinueContinue reading “Street Smart Raptors: Hawk Uses Traffic to Hunt in the City”
Sedentary Behavior Linked to Brain Shrinkage and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Sedentary behavior negatively impacts brain health by accelerating neurodegeneration and cognitive decline. Limiting inactivity may therefore be beneficial to older individuals, limiting the negative effects of sedentary activity. Spending more time sitting is associated with accelerated brain shrinkage and worsening cognitive abilities in older adults, even among those who maintain high levels of physical activity.ContinueContinue reading “Sedentary Behavior Linked to Brain Shrinkage and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults”
Company Benefits from Happy Employees: UK Firms with Satisfied Workforces Outperform Market by Nearly 4% Annually
As organizations worldwide compete for talent and innovation, this study highlights that investing in employee happiness is not only a moral imperative but a strategic advantage with significant economic impact. A study from the UK showed that companies recognized for employee happiness generate an annualized stock return premium of approximately 3.9%, with even higher gainsContinueContinue reading “Company Benefits from Happy Employees: UK Firms with Satisfied Workforces Outperform Market by Nearly 4% Annually”
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