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A new review of the scientific literature finds evidence to support the role of cinnamon and several of its bioactive compounds in preserving brain function and in slowing cognitive impairment associated with Alzheimer’s Disease ©…

Carnivorous plants that evolved to feed on animal droppings have a more nutritious diet than their insect-eating cousins © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes A carnivorous pitcher plant (Nepenthes lowii) growing amongst…

The benefits of zoos to local communities and to society in general are largely underestimated by the wider population © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes Sun parrots (Aratinga solstitialis) eating food from the open hand of a…

This is the first study to demonstrate a connection between salmon and coastal plant growth and reproduction © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes Wildflowers in British Columbia. (Photo by: Prisma Bildagentur/Universal Images…

Canada geese that left a Chicago park returned twice as quickly when harassed, compared with days when they left of their own accord © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes A flock of Canada geese (Branta canadensis) gathers on…

Sea levels — not varying temperatures nor changing salinities — drove the genetic isolation of American crocodile populations on each side of Panama © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) at…

Dogs are more patient with humans who accidentally drop a tasty treat out of their reach than they are with humans who are simply teasing them, suggesting that dogs may understand human intentions © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by…

Toxoplasma gondii, a common parasite in domestic and wild cats, causes abortions in wild bighorn sheep, suggesting it is an underappreciated cause of reproductive loss © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes Bighorn sheep (Ovis…

Farming edible insects to feed people and livestock could help improve food security and support developing economies and potentially replace conventional animal feed © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes Eating insects…

Geotagged Instagram posts and coral reef maps reveal the impact of visitor traffic on fragile coral ecosystems © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes Tourists on Hanauma Bay, Oahu, Hawaii. (Credit: Rick Zhuang / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)…