Articles for author: Sameen David

Sameen David

How Your Name Influences How Believable You Are (M)

The Hidden Impact of Names on Trust and Credibility

Names as Instant Judgments (Image Credits: Pixabay) Names carry more weight in social interactions than many realize, subtly shaping how others judge our reliability from the first introduction. Names as Instant Judgments Psychologists have long observed that first impressions form rapidly, often within seconds, and a name plays a pivotal role in this process. Research ...

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Māori knowledge shows climate change domino effects on forest food chains

Māori Insights Uncover Climate Change’s Ripple Effects in New Zealand Forests

Raglan, Aotearoa New Zealand – Elders from Tūhoe Tuawhenua and Ngāti Whare iwi once navigated forests carpeted in purple tawa fruit and resounding with the flights of berry-stuffed birds. These vivid memories from Te Urewera and Whirinaki forests captured a world of seasonal abundance that sustained communities for generations. Researchers, guided by mātauranga Māori, have ...

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A reforestation corridor in Madagascar offers a future for lemurs and locals

Eastern Madagascar – Forest Corridor Ignites Lemur Comeback and Community Renewal

Once linked by unbroken rainforest, the habitats around Andasibe-Mantadia National Park and Analamazoatra Special Reserve in eastern Madagascar suffered severe fragmentation starting in the 1960s. Farmers and herders cleared vast areas for crops and pastures, isolating vital ecosystems teeming with endemic species. A collaborative reforestation project, begun in 2023, now weaves a 150-hectare corridor of ...

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Dinosaur - Herding, Socialization, Adaptation

Dinosaurs in Herds: Fossil Clues to Ancient Social Worlds

Fossil evidence across continents has illuminated the social lives of dinosaurs, showing they formed herds long before scientists once assumed. Discoveries from Patagonia to North America reveal group behaviors, including age-segregated living and communal nesting, that likely aided survival in harsh prehistoric environments. Microscopic analysis of bones further underscores rapid growth patterns consistent with the ...

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Scientists compared dinosaurs to mammals for decades. Now they know why it was wrong

Dinosaur ‘Latchkey Kids’ Reveal Richer Ancient Ecosystems Than Mammal Worlds

Researchers have long viewed dinosaurs as the Mesozoic equivalents of today’s dominant mammals, both ruling terrestrial landscapes. A new analysis exposed a fundamental flaw in that comparison: dinosaurs raised their young far differently. Juveniles quickly gained independence, carving out distinct ecological roles separate from adults. This approach likely fueled greater functional diversity in prehistoric habitats. ...

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Conservation efforts help an endangered dipterocarp spread roots in Bangladesh

Solo Effort Plants Bangladesh’s Tallest Endangered Tree in All 64 Districts

Bangladesh – A determined conservationist completed a nationwide campaign to revive the boilam tree, Bangladesh’s tallest forest giant, by planting its saplings across every district. Mahbubul Islam Polash, a 34-year-old from the northern Sirajganj district, ended his journey on January 23, 2026, in the Teknaf area of southeastern Cox’s Bazar, roughly 600 kilometers from his ...