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science1 year ago•2 min saved

"Non-Genetic Factors Drive Magpie Intelligence, Study Finds"

A new study on Australian magpies reveals that their intelligence is influenced more by their social environment than genetic inheritance. Researchers found that magpies raised in larger social groups demonstrated faster problem-solving abilities, while the cognitive performance of young magpies showed little connection to their mothers' abilities. The mental demands of recognizing and remembering group members within a complex social environment likely contribute to the birds' cognitive development, challenging the notion that intelligence is solely determined by genetic inheritance.

via The Conversation|

#avian-intelligence #cognitive-abilities #magpies

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Argentina's Milei Austerity Plan Sparks Protests and Threats of Welfare Cuts

Thousands of people in Buenos Aires protested against Argentina's new libertarian president, Javier Milei, and his economic shock measures, marking the first major challenge for his administration. Milei, who took office earlier this month, has announced plans to slash public spending, devalue the peso currency, cut subsidies, and close government ministries. The protesters, led by groups representing the unemployed, gathered in Plaza de Mayo to demand greater financial support for the poor. The government has implemented a protocol to maintain public order, allowing federal forces to block disruptive road-blocking protests, which has drawn criticism from social organizations.

via Reuters Canada|

#argentina #economic-shock-measures #politics

science2 years ago•4 min saved

Gorillas' Resilience Surpasses Humans' Emotional Strength.

Gorillas display remarkable resilience that exceeds that of humans and other species, according to a study by the University of Michigan. Gorillas who survive beyond the age of six appear largely unscathed by the difficulties experienced in their youth, indicating a superior capacity to overcome adversities compared to humans. The study identified six different types of early life adversity, including losing a parent, witnessing the death or killing of infants in their group, experiencing social group instability, having a limited number of age-mates in the social group, and having a sibling born soon after them. The researchers propose several theories to explain the resilience of these mountain gorillas, including the supportive nature of gorilla social groups and the resource-rich environment in which they live.

via Study Finds|

#adversity #gorillas #lifespan