Lukas Jasiunas, Author at Faunalytics

Mar 25 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Glass Half-Full: Optimistic Bumblebees

Scientists find bumblebees show behaviors that could be interpreted as optimism, regulated by dopamine. The findings support some level of insect sentience. READ MORE

Mar 14 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Honeybees Eat More When Injured

Scientists find that honeybees increase their food intake upon injury, but do not self-administer pain medication. READ MORE

Mar 11 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Just 14 Pieces Of Plastic Can Kill A Turtle

Scientists have found a link between the number of ingested plastic pieces and the probability of mortality due to plastic ingestion in sea turtles. READ MORE

Mar 7 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Plant-Based Eating In Canada: The Future Is Bright

Researchers find a growing interest in plant-based eating, and an interest in meat reduction, among many Canadian consumers. READ MORE

Mar 4 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Bumblebee School: Learning And Teaching By Example

Researchers find that bumblebees can learn a "non-natural" foraging task by observation, and spread it culturally within colonies. READ MORE

Mar 1 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Challenging Dissociation: The Complexity Of The Meat-Animal Link

Omnivores use different logic paths to sustain their meat consumption. Challenging animal dissociation alone is not enough to counteract pro-meat convictions. READ MORE

Feb 28 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Benefits Of A Plant-Based Diet For Endurance Athletes

Researchers find plant-based eating could protect endurance athletes' cardiac health and improve their sports performance. READ MORE

Feb 11 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Microplastics Ingested By All Sea Turtles

A study finds that microplastics are present in 100% of sea turtles, mainly in the form of ingested partially decomposed fibers. READ MORE

Feb 8 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Assessing Layer Hen Welfare In Small Furnished Cages

Researchers find that, even in furnished cage systems that are thought to be “higher welfare,” layer hens' feather and bone conditions deteriorate significantly. READ MORE

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