Do cats understand cause and effect? Yes, they do have a competent understanding of cause and effect, although it is not as advanced as in […]
Author Archives: Anka Baranski
Human-Like Arcuate Fasciculus Connections in Chimpanzees
The arcuate fasciculus is a bundle of nerve fibers and a main white matter pathway in the brain that connects the frontal, temporal, and parietal […]
The Science Behind the “M” Marking on a Cat’s Forehead
The “M” marking on the foreheads of cats has inspired several legends across different cultures. One of the most popular ones involves a newborn Jesus […]
Explaining the Environmental Impacts of E-Waste
Several factors have contributed to the worsening global electronic waste or e-waste problem. These include the pervasiveness of electronic components and electronic products in modern […]
Arhgap36 Gene Explainer: Orange Cats are Mutants
Several domestic cats or Felis catus exhibit a unique orange coat color that is especially interesting for researchers because it is sex-linked and occurs predominantly […]
The Environmental Impacts of SpaceX
SpaceX has succeeded in revolutionizing and expanding commercial spaceflight through its launch services for satellites and spacecraft, reusable rocket technology, and deployment of large-scale commercial […]
Do Not Feed Your Cat Raw Fish: Here Is Why
Fish often reigns supreme as the quintessential cat food in common perception and even in various media depictions. However, scratch beneath the surface of this […]
Principles of Sustainable Fashion
Sustainable fashion can be considered an antidote to the disadvantages and negative impacts of fast fashion. The concept recognizes the economic and sociocultural contributions of […]
What is Upcycling: Pros, Cons, and Examples
Upcycling is a form of recycling that involves transforming unwanted or useless products, waste products, and byproducts into high-value and functional repurposed and upcycled products. […]
Renewable Energy Tech from Shrimp and Crab Shells
Scientists are constantly in the look for new materials that can help develop or improve further technologies related to renewable and alternative energy sources. This […]