skills
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Physics
Soap maze solving skills can unlock the secrets of the human body
A schematic diagram showing how the transport model (2) is implemented in a maze that mimics the experiment is shown. The maze topology is modeled by a 1D branching network (blue). Along each edge, use the model results to transfer the exogenous surfactant front (red). Credit: Physics Review Letters (2025). doi:10.1103/physrevlett.134.034001 An international team of scientists has discovered that soap…
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Science
Research suggests self-management skills and a sense of purpose are closely linked
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Goal-oriented people tend to have better outcomes in life. One reason is that having a sense of purpose is a skill that produces positive results. But psychologists need to understand which other skills overlap with a sense of purpose, and what social and emotional influences influence the ability to set goals for a broader purpose and…
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Science
World’s only bonobo sanctuary helps orphaned apes develop social skills
Two bonobos having friendly social contact. Credit: Stephanie Kordon/Lola ya Bonobo Sanctuary Monkeys orphaned by the illegal bushmeat and pet trade are able to overcome their trauma and develop social skills similar to those raised by their mothers. The study, led by Durham University in the UK, investigated the effects of rehabilitation at the world’s only bonobo sanctuary on the…
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Other Sciences
Eating pizza with colleagues isn’t just fun, it can improve your teamwork skills
A new study from Binghamton University reveals that eating pizza with co-workers, or sharing memories, can improve teamwork. Credit: Binghamton University, State University of New York In an office full of new co-workers, someone suggests going out for pizza. One person was so hungry that he ate a slice in no time, burning the roof of his mouth in the…
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