Birds Have Self Control Just Like Humans-And Some Have a Lot of It
One particularly bright bird 'JayLo', ignored a piece of cheese and waited a full five-and-a-half-minutes for a mealworm.
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Researchers Capture Rare Video of 'Mourning' Mother Dolphin Staying with Deceased Calf for Days (WATCH)
A mother dolphin was seen carrying her deceased calf on her back in the middle of the Mediterranean sea, supposed to be a form of grieving.
Watch Elephant Give Back a Child's Shoe That Fell Into Zoo Enclosure - SO SWEET
A video was captured showing the moment a helpful elephant picks up a toddler's shoe to return it from zoo enclosure in China.
Smartphones 'Can Boost Memory Skills' by Freeing Up Our Brains to Remember Other Things
Scientists say that rather than making us lazy or forgetful, the digital devices provide a valuable service of storing information.
Video Games Can Help Boost Children's Intelligence; TV and Social Media Had No Negative Effect Says New Study
Children who spent more time playing video games increased their intelligence more than 2.5 IQ points, say Karolinska Institute researchers.
70% Say They Always Trust Their Instinct, With Physical 'Gut Feeling' Used to Make Decisions, Says New Poll
Forget head over heart. People in Britain firmly believe in gut-first when making decisions, according to a new survey.
Video Games Are Not Associated with Harming Brains of Preteens, According to a New Study
The experts warned time spent gaming could take kids away from homework, but even that made very little impact on their test scores.
Hidden Camera Catches Clever Sheep Unlocking Gate to Free His Posse-And Solves a Mystery (Watch)
A farm staff was stunned after it learned that one clever sheep had been unlocking a gate to let herself and her pals roam free.
A Dog Lost For 36 Hours Rang the Animal Shelter's Doorbell
At 1:40 AM, the surveillance camera on the doorbell caught an image of the clever dog and her wet nose seeking help.
Discovery: Cockatoos Know to Bring Multiple Tools When Fishing For Nuts-An Ability Only Seen in Chimpanzees
New research has clarified that Goffin's cockatoos do indeed recognize when a job requires more than one tool-and come prepared with a set.
Preemie Given 10% Chance of Survival Defies the Odds and is Now 'a Genius' Who Outsmarts His Teachers (WATCH)
Jamie Mohr was given a 10% chance of survival when he was born prematurely at 28 weeks-and now he's a genius prodigy at age 4.
The Humble Pigeon Uses Same Learning Process as Artificial Intelligence, Says Iowa Study
Can a pigeon match wits with artificial intelligence? At a basic level, yes—and showing a level of learning that humans could benefit from.
Male or Female, Old or Young, New Survey Show Parrots Can All Speak at the Same Level
Parrots within species can all speak and mimic at about the same level, regardless of age or gender, and can even learn to speak in context.
Horses Can See Emotions in Our Face and Voice-and Have a Preference, Reveals New Study
This emotional sensitivity isn't limited simply to facial expressions, but extends to the sounds coming from the individual as well.
Children Do Much Better in Math When Music is Added to the Lesson: New Study
A new study explored the causal role that music engagement has on student achievement in mathematics—and they found a significant benefit.
Octopuses Have Remarkably Similar Sleep Patterns to Humans-and May Even Dream
Once an hour the octopuses entered an active sleep phase, during which their brain activity closely resembled their waking brain activity
Plants Respond to Touch Sending Different Signals Through Their Cells, Shows New Study
When prodded with a tiny glass rod, leaves released waves of calcium signals to cells that quickly diminish after the touch.
Bumblebees Share Knowledge Like Humans and Chimpanzees, Suggesting the Hive Mind Is More Personal
Bumblebees are social insects that have proven themselves capable of acquiring non-natural behaviors, like string-pulling and ball-rolling.
Carpet Cleaner With Autism Has Learned 40 Languages - Watch His Talent in Action
From Navajo to Hungarian to Sinhalese, this seemingly-normal Maryland man can carry a conversation in 40 different languages.
Boy Whose IQ is the Same as Einstein Joins Mensa to Make Some Friends
The group welcomes children and adults in the 98th percentile of IQs worldwide in order to help them reach their full potential.
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