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May 14 2018 | Lukas Jasiunas

Dog Talk: Adult Dogs Prefer ‘Dog-Directed’ Speech

Using "naturalistic dog-directed speech" - similar to "infant directed speech" - improves dogs’ attention level, and may strengthen the bond between humans and their companions. READ MORE

May 11 2018 | Lukas Jasiunas

Feeding The World Without Destroying Forests

Many options exist to meet the global food demand in 2050 without more deforestation, even at low crop-yield levels. This study explores future scenarios and potential ways forward. READ MORE

May 8 2018 | Owen Rogers

What’s Stopping People From Training Dogs Humanely?

People choose dog training methods based on a mix of information from a variety of sources. However, a lack of practical knowledge, mixed with a poorly regulated industry, can lead them to pick inhumane options. READ MORE

May 4 2018 | Laura Thomas-Walters

The Effectiveness of Celebrities in Conservation Marketing

Using celebrities in conservation campaign materials may increase people’s interest in the cause, but also decrease their ability to recall the information presented. READ MORE

May 3 2018 | Lukas Jasiunas

Environmental Gains From Individual Dietary Change Are Both Possible And Significant

Eliminating all meat from your diet can reduce emissions by 35%, while changing from carbon-intensive meats to ones that are less so can net an 18% reduction. READ MORE

May 1 2018 | Lukas Jasiunas

Adopting A Vegetarian Diet Can Significantly Reduce Individual Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Researchers find that a vegetarian diet is among the 4 most impactful, albeit under-promoted, individual actions to combat climate change. READ MORE

Apr 24 2018 | Brenda Harriman

Determining The Best Indicators Of Dairy Cow Welfare: A Case Study From Italy

This study looks at the first ever national protocol for the welfare of dairy cows in Italy, where researchers developed practical and scientifically valid assessment methods to safeguard animal welfare. READ MORE

Apr 23 2018 | Owen Rogers

The Importance Of Natural Stimuli For Captive Animals

While researchers often use animal experiments to try to solve human issues, in this case researchers are using human data to try to improve the lives of captive animals. READ MORE

Apr 20 2018 | Owen Rogers

Exploring Animal Advocacy And The ‘Radical Flank Effect’

Using the Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty (SHAC) campaign as a case study, this paper explores the concept of the "Radical Flank Effect" and how more extreme forms of advocacy define the center. READ MORE

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