https://www.studyfinds.org/squirrels-chunking-technique-nuts/
Oct 16, 2017 … BERKELEY, Calif. — Some squirrels go a little nuts when it comes to sorting their acorns, a new study finds. Researchers at UC Berkeley observed the behavior of 45 nearby fox squirrels over a two-year period, finding that they use what’s known as a “chunking” behavior — organizing items into various smaller subsets in order…
https://www.studyfinds.org/monogamy-open-relationships-happiness/
Mar 30, 2017 … ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Perhaps the grass is equally green on both sides. A new study finds that people in open relationships are actually just as happy as individuals who prefer monogamy. Researchers at the University of Michigan surveyed 2,124 people at least 25 years old about the quality of their relationship and/or partner. About…
https://www.studyfinds.org/mosquitoes-remember-human-smells-swats-study-finds/
Jun 19, 2018 … BLACKSBURG, Va. — Many states, especially those in the South, often refer to the mosquito as their “state bird,” a dry joke making light of the high prevalence of the bothersome bug. Whether it’s fearing the itchy welt or worrying about contracting a virus, many of us go to extremes to keep the pests away.…
https://www.studyfinds.org/second-opinion-doctor-diagnosis-study/
Apr 08, 2017 … ROCHESTER, Minn. — When it comes to treating a serious illness, two brains are better than one. A new study finds that nearly 9 in 10 people who go for a second opinion after seeing a doctor are likely to leave with a refined or new diagnosis from what they were first told. Researchers at the…
https://www.studyfinds.org/dieting-irregular-eating-habits-weight-gain/
Apr 10, 2018 … HELSINKI, Finland — Forget about dieting and counting calories. Simply keeping a regular eating schedule may help manage weight long-term better, according to a new study. It may sound counterintuitive, but researchers from the University of Helsinki found that dieting and irregular eating habits actually increased a person’s likelihood of gaining weight. “Often, people try…
https://www.studyfinds.org/asian-americans-weight-study/
Aug 02, 2017 … SEATTLE — A person’s weight makes a significant difference when it comes whether others believe them to be American, particularly for Asian-Americans, a new study finds. Researchers at the University of Washington recruited 1,000 college students to participate in a study on how race and weight intersect with perceived national identity. Participants were shown stock…
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