2023-08-20 @ 9.46.33 ∈ In English
Philosopher argues that mindfulness rests on dubious philosophical foundations
[Mindfulness's] focus on the individual's attention makes major structural social problems, such as the attention economy, a matter for the individual rather than something that we need to solve together. This criticism has also been raised in the context of workplace stress, where employees with stress are offered a course in mindfulness rather than changing working conditions.
2023-08-20 @ 9.41.21 ∈ In English
Ultrasound can briefly induce a hibernation-like state in animals
By examining mouse brain activity and tissue, they determined that the ultrasound procedure was activating neurons within the preoptic area. The authors also identified a likely mechanism for the ultrasound-induced torpor—a protein, also found in humans, that allows ions to flow into and activate these neurons.
2023-08-18 @ 19.43.57 ∈ In English
Nauseous territory: Outfoxing predators using baits that make them ill
Over three sequential periods, untreated baits were laid, followed by levamisole-containing baits and untreated baits again. During the final period baits taken fell by 30%, indicating that foxes had consumed the levamisole-containing baits, fallen ill, and were reluctant to go back for seconds, despite the later absence of levamisole.
2023-08-17 @ 20.14.20 ∈ In English
2023-08-17 @ 13.53.14 ∈ Suomeksi
Päiväperhosten kannat vahvistuneet ja kimalaiset toipuneet viime kesän notkahduksesta | Suomen ympäristökeskus
Kuluneena kesänä useimmat päiväperhoslajit ovat esiintyneet edellisvuotta runsaampina. Myös kimalaisten lisääntyminen on onnistunut, sillä heinäkuusta lähtien niitä on tavattu tuntuvasti edellisvuotta runsaammin.
