Dogs were already known to possess some complex cognitive abilities, such as empathy or social learning, but it was not entirely clear whether they had any kind of self-awareness. Now, a new study, conducted with 32 domestic dogs and published in Scientific Reports, suggests that dogs are able to recognize their own body as an obstacle, as well as to understand the consequences that it causes on their own actions. To reach this conclusion, the researchers at the Eötvös Loránd University, in Hungary, tested their quadruped participants through a series of tasks in which their body was an obstacle, that…
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Powdered milk for the preparation of baby’s bottles is a perfect substitute or complement for breast milk during the first years of age. In fact, there are multiple types and brands of infant milk powder, so it can sometimes be difficult to choose one of them. With a low ovarian reserve low the chances of getting pregnant are reduced. Thus, checking the labels to see if it is infant or follow-on milk or if it has a specific formula, for example lactose-free or for premature babies, is essential. But it is also important, once you have chosen the powdered milk,…
Ramen, one of the most typical dishes of Japanese cuisine, has found a hole in the stomach of both the most exquisite gastronomic connoisseurs and those who are simply looking for a hot spoon dish that comforts the body and spirit. In Spain you can already find many restaurants specializing in this single dish and its multiple variants and a Just Eat discount code is the best way to enjoy it at home at a better price. Although it has already established itself as one of the most successful gastronomic references on websites such as Just Eat, there are still…
You no longer need an impressive quality skillet or a barbecue to enjoy delicious grilled food. Now you have at your disposal the grill trays, specially designed to be used directly in the microwave and save time and money when cooking on the grill. In many of our articles we have recommended products for the kitchen that have revolutionized the market and that have become star products in The Essentials; as is the case with the microwave popcorn holder, a healthier and cheaper alternative to prepare your favorite snacks at home. However, on this occasion, we recommend the grill tray,…
Whether you are home or not, there are many home products you need to be comfortable. From large furniture and appliances to small objects such as a trash can, all of them are important and that is why we always seek to choose the best and most durable, betting on a good value for money. The kitchen in particular is one of the parts of the house where we may need more objects, we already use it both for cooking and for storing food, sometimes for eating and even where we have cleaning objects. When it comes to food, kitchen…
Throughout the days, you can find on the Amazon page the selection of some home and kitchen products that are most successful among users. Many of them are additional accessories to machines or items that we have at home, others are new gadgets that have been a total success among users, and some are devices that have been the favorites of many families for months, as is the case of the robot vacuum cleaners. In this publication we have selected 6 home and kitchen products that are ranked from the most to the least sold. Take a look at this…
Actress Angelina Jolie will sell in March a painting that former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill painted as a gift for former US President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Christie’s auction house in London announced on Monday. Considered the only work that the ‘Premier’ completed during World War II, the painting will be offered to the highest bidder with an estimated price of between 1.5 million and 2.5 million pounds (between 1.7 million and 2.8 million euros / between 2 million and 3.4 million dollars). The painting, which depicts a 12th-century mosque under a Moroccan sunset, was a gift from Churchill to…
Italy and European countries could do more to fight the coronavirus. This is stated by Walter Ricciardi (Naples, 1959) a reference virologist for the Italian Government and advisor to the country’s Minister of Health, Roberto Speranza, in relation to Covid-19. For exactly one year, when the pandemic officially started in Italy and Europe, practically all Italians know his surname, as a synonym for expert. His resume is impeccable: president of the Transalpine Higher Institute of Health between 2015 and 2018; and Italian representative of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO) between 2017 and 2020. In an interview…
Italy continues in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic. A week after having obtained the approval of his Government in the Italian Congress and Senate, the new prime minister, the technocrat Mario Draghi, has revealed his measures to contain the advance of the pandemic. In his first decree, approved by the Council of Ministers, Draghi maintained a strong hand on the restrictions and announced his intention to maintain the prohibition of mobility between regions until March 27 and to further limit movements in the so-called “zones red “. The measures follow the indications of scientists who have emphasized the need…
Russia’s relationship with the European Union is at its most tense in recent years. If two days ago Josep Borrell, high representative for EU Foreign Policy, argued that Russia saw “an existential threat” in the democracy of the union, on the same Wednesday Valdimir Putin publicly asked his secret service, the FSD, that he works to contain the aggressive Western campaign against his country known as “Russia’s containment policy”. This escalation of tension has been seen in the bilateral relations between Russia and the EU and the different countries of the union. In addition, it has become especially visible with…