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Just like humans, more intelligent jays have greater self-control
A study has found that Eurasian jays can pass a version of the ‘marshmallow test’—and those with the greatest self-control also score the highest on intelligence tests.
This is the first evidence of a link between self-control and intelligence in birds.
Self-control—the ability to resist temptation in favor of a better but delayed reward—is a vital skill that underpins effective decision-making and future planning.
Was the Azores home to an ancient civilisation?
History books tell us that Portuguese navigators found the Azores islands uninhabited in the middle of the Atlantic during the early 1400s. But some intriguing constructions suggest that people occupied this area long before. So, who was this civilisation, and why did they leave? Video by: Next Stop Stories Narrator: Sam Hartford Executive Producer: Griesham Taan Follow BBC Reel on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
French pilot: CCP is recruiting foreign pilots to gain experience in fighting against the West
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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is using large sums of money to attract retired British pilots. French pilots are also among Beijing’s targets.
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‘Science fiction worries’: Baby born from 1996 frozen sperm sparks debate
New U.K. law indicates sperm can be used from as far back as 55 years.
When a boy was born this week in the U.K. using sperm frozen in 1996, the issue arose of how long sperm can be stored for before it is actually put to use.
A timeframe extended by 45 years.
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A recent change in one of the country’s laws will now allow for more babies to be born from sperm frozen more than 50 years ago, according to a report by The Guardian published on Friday.