An international team of researchers has shown that the MRAP2 protein plays a key role in the function of the MC4R receptor, one of the main “switches” in the brain responsible for controlling appetite and metabolism. This receptor responds to…
Video Sly bear gains access to shop, searches through storage for a midnight treat A black bear was observed on camera exploring a food storage space for a late-night treat after forcing its way into a business in Tamil Nadu,…
One day, a kitten appeared in our family. Gray and white, fluffy, and very cheerful. We decided to name him “Bunny.” It was certainly an unusual name, but he looked so much like this beautiful creature. At first, Hare was…
Online entertainment is becoming a permanent part of our lives. Whether it happens quickly or slowly, we find ourselves in a special environment—the environment of virtual communication. Chats have proliferated so much, there are so many of them, it's overwhelming:…
As part of a bid to rescue the only rabbit species indigenous to New England from vanishing, fifteen young New England cottontail bunnies, born at a New York City zoological park, have been set loose in Maine. Six of the…
If your dog keeps giving you a paw without a command, it's no coincidence. Today I'll share with you what this gesture means. Dogs communicate a lot through body language. This is often done by using their paws: if your…