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May 11 2026 | Mia Elliott

Bumble Bees Spread String Pulling Through Social Learning

In this experiment, bumble bees learned to pull strings to access rewards, with behavior spreading within and between colonies. READ MORE

May 4 2026 | Meghann Cant

Feeding Grain To Farmed Animals Wastes Human Food

Giving human-edible grain to farmed animals wastes enough food to feed two billion people. This report explains why a shift to “food not feed” is imperative. READ MORE

Apr 30 2026 | Maria Schurr

Not Horsing Around: How Fireworks Harm Equids

For equids, fireworks can be distressing and even deadly. This study looks at the behavioral and physical effects that fireworks have on horses and donkeys, and how their guardians attempt to minimize the danger. READ MORE

Apr 21 2026 | Meghann Cant

The Case For Ending Greyhound Racing Across The United Kingdom

This comprehensive report documents the widespread harm caused by greyhound racing in the U.K. and makes the case for a phased national ban, following legislative victories in Scotland and Wales. READ MORE

Apr 20 2026 | Dan Neilson

Don’t Tell Me What To Do! Lessons From A Failed Meat Reduction Intervention

Interventions encouraging people to reduce meat consumption can backfire, especially among those with antisocial traits, lowering willingness to change. READ MORE

Apr 16 2026 | Mona Zahir

Getting Past The Growing Pains Of Systemic Policy Change

Through a series of studies, social scientists demonstrate a remarkably consistent trend: public resistance to new policies is lower after they come into effect. READ MORE

Mar 27 2026 | Amy Brewer

What Does “Positive Animal Welfare” Mean To Farmers?

This study explores how farmers and industry experts interpret the term “positive animal welfare,” revealing gaps between scientific definitions and how welfare is understood and discussed in everyday farm practice. READ MORE

Mar 12 2026 | Elena Schaller

Mini-Organs, Big Questions: How Media Frames Ethical Science

While organoids promise a cutting-edge, human-focused future for research, media coverage often masks the continued use of animals. READ MORE

Mar 6 2026 | Erin Hymas

The “Humane Halo” Influencing Dairy Consumers

Are consumers also assumers? Researchers investigate whether U.K. shoppers make the mental leap from eco-friendly to animal-friendly when it comes to dairy products. READ MORE

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