Temma Ehrenfeld

Bonobo apes, close relatives of chimpanzees that dwell along the Congo River in Central Africa, are a notable exception to the idea that nature is inherently “red in tooth and claw.”

They are highly cooperative and generous to strangers.

Review of thriller about assasination climate change criminals

The line between comedy and philosophy is thin, and Jerry Seinfeld understands human nature in a deep way. One of his insights has to do with “the human fascination with water.”

“We’re constantly going to beaches, pools, lakes, rivers,” he says. “We can’t get enough water unless it rains. And then we’re, ‘Oh, look, I’m soaked.'” For some reason we have a “huge problem with small flying water… I felt a drop. We’re going to get caught in it! Everybody cover your water bottles, run!”

He’s right....

Animal lovers have long dreamed of "hypo-allergenic" cats and dogs. Although to date, there is no such thing, biotechnology is beginning to provide solutions for cat-lovers.

What seafood melts in your mouth and is also good for you? Meet Alaskan sablefish, also known as black cod, scientific name Anoplopoma fimbria.

‘The pursuit of Happiness’ is a famous phrase in a famous document, the United States Declaration of Independence (1776). But few know that its author was inspired by an ancient Greek philosopher, Epicurus.

If you are crushed by job loss, don’t drink. If you know people who are crushed by job loss, stay with them if they are drinking.

Which animals, plants and crops will survive in a changing climate?

The altruism of animals can surprise us. Bystanders are helpful.

Listening to white noise or music at bedtime linked to deeper sleep for people with tinnitus

Ask which domesticated animal is most like humans, and the answer comes quickly: “Dogs!” Like us, dogs live in hierarchical packs, thrive on affection, and are smarter than the average cow, sheep, or goat. Yet all this is also true of the pig.

Treating self harm as a condition, not a symptom could lead to better diagnoses and preventative care.

Jewish food from Italy.