
Humans seem to be losing the battle of the bulge. Two-thirds of adults are either overweight or obese. In 20 years, a string-bean human might be a rare sight. Our…
Read moreHumans seem to be losing the battle of the bulge. Two-thirds of adults are either overweight or obese. In 20 years, a string-bean human might be a rare sight. Our…
Read moreMusic plays many roles in my life. I often listen to music when I exercise. The music stimulates me to exercise hard, and it serves as a reward for my…
Read moreWe humans like to think that we are intellectually and morally superior to “animals.” Are we? Let’s look at intelligence first. I just read about avian arsonists. These birds, including…
Read morePsychological problems are quite common. In humans and animals. Many people bite their fingernails or skin when they feel stressed or bored. Dogs and other animals also bite themselves when…
Read moreOn a November weekend, as I was driving on the campus of the University of New England, I stopped the car to look at an echidna. As soon as I got out,…
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