Animals fake death for long periods to escape predators

Many animals feign death to try to escape their predators, with some individuals in prey species remaining motionless, if in danger, for extended lengths of time.

Quick-learning cuttlefish pass 'the marshmallow test'

Much like the popular TikTok challenge where kids resist eating snacks, cuttlefish can do the same! Cuttlefish can delay gratification—wait for a better meal rather than be tempted by the one at hand—and those that can wait longest also do better in a learning test, scientists have discovered.

Cutting-edge analysis of prehistoric teeth sheds new light on the diets of lizards and snakes

New research has revealed that the diets of early lizards and snakes, which lived alongside dinosaurs around 100 million years ago, were more varied and advanced than previously thought.

Weight loss drug hope for patients with type 2 diabetes

Patients with type 2 diabetes that were treated with a weekly injection of the breakthrough drug Semaglutide were able to achieve an average weight loss of nearly 10 kg, according to a new study published in The Lancet today.

Stressed-out young oysters may grow less meat on their shells

Early exposure to tough conditions—particularly warmer waters and nightly swings of low oxygen—could leave lasting scars on oysters' ability to grow meaty tissue. A team of biologists at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) reported the discovery in a new study, published online Feb. 26 in the journal Ecological Applications.

New study proposes a low cost, high efficiency mask design

A new paper in Oxford Open Materials Science presents low cost modifications to existing N95 masks that prolongs their effectiveness and improves their reusability post disinfectants.

Epic Performance Productions Announces the Karaoke World Championships USA 2021 Competition Season Officially Open

After earning the gold yet again in the world finals Epic Performance Production is proud to announce the newest season of the Karaoke World Championships is now open. One of the longest running amateur singing competitions in the world. The Karaoke World Championships USA begins the search for the best singers in the country to compete this year against around 30 other countries in the World Finals virtual showcase [PR.com]

XPlora Yachts Completes Integration of Its PICASO™ Platform with WAGO, Announcing Integration in its Yachts & Commercial Availability to Third Party Boat Builders

Today, XPlora announces the completion of its integration of PICASO into its own line of yachts, as well as the commercial availability of PICASO to other boat builders that want to bring PICASO’s powerful yet affordable capabilities to their own boats. PICASO enables mechanical, electrical and electronic systems from any vendor to be aggregated, monitored and controlled on any standard HTML device, from anywhere, [PR.com]

Private Placement Markets & Steve Muehler Introduce “PPM Homeowners Insurance”

Steve Muehler, Founder and President of Private Placement Markets, announced that the Firm will open its California Homeowners Insurance Private Placement Market in March of 2021. [PR.com]

Jerome Dees Jr. of Smart Selling Guru Named One of the Most Influential Restaurant Executives in the Country

Jerome Dees Jr. has spent the past 20+ years helping others become the best version of who they can be. This month, Nations Restaurant News named Jerome one of the most influential restaurant executives in the country, according to their readers. When asked, Jerome shared, "If this is an indication of the lives I have positively impacted, I am humbled and even more excited to do more moving forward." [PR.com]

2b Acting’s Innovation Introduces a New Platform for 100 Poets

Yorkshire based digital media and theatre company, 2b Acting, has been engaged by Kadija George to deliver a SIV platform to promote the works of up to 100 poets and establish a portal for them to gain exposure and commissions. [PR.com]

Within Entertainment's Comedienne Sistah Willie Ruth Johnson Releases Single & Music Video for the Pandemic Weary

Gospel comedienne's new single, "CoronYa You Ain't Bigger Than God," offers the pandemic-weary an opportunity to laugh and be encouraged. A pre-release #CoronyaChallenge on social media posts has generated responses that includes a dance-off and a chance to show how they wish they could stamp out the virus. [PR.com]

London Web Fest Welcomes Guest Judge Shona Auerbach

The online festival culminates with a Live Screening/Awards event in the beautiful Arcola Theatre, London, showcasing the year's monthly winners. Auerbach, the British film director and cinematographer, was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Newcomer & BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Director (Dear Frankie, Pathé), + many other awards. Previous judges come from all film industry sectors: Nick Coupe, BBC Producer, Phil [PR.com]

Fireart Enters the List of the Top Mobile App Design Companies in 2021 on Goodfirms

Fireart Studio, a Poland-based digital design and software development company, entered the list of the best mobile app design companies in 2021 on GoodFirms. [PR.com]

Status Group International Announces Critical CME Services

The Post COVID Boom is coming, and Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 must be ready. Now is the perfect time to re-strategize, re-build, review, and re-focus your business to maximize the opportunities ahead for international business development. [PR.com]

xHumanity - Now on Pancakeswap

As things are gearing up, xHumanity moves to the next step and is now listed on Pancakeswap as well. As societies and human networks are growing, people are increasingly turning to digital networks for direct and far more functional ways of finding and disseminating information. Inevitably, online social networks are becoming larger and more complex as well. In such networks, trust in the medium and the dissemination of [PR.com]

New Members Welcomed by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide

Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York is proud to welcome their newest members who will be included in their next edition for their contributions and achievements in the many fields listed. About New Members Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide is pleased to introduce their new members who are now part of the Strathmore Worldwide Directory and online website: Mark A. [PR.com]

CT Mom Brings Smiles in an Unconventional Way

CT mom brings smiles in an unconventional way with cheeky and unique wine labels and other party decor. [PR.com]

Newer Google Cloud Platform VM Instances Featuring Intel Cascade Lake CPUs Handled More Web Traffic Than Older VM Instances in Principled Technologies Study

N2 and C2 standard series VM instances outperformed older N1 standard series VM instances in a WordPress workload. [PR.com]

Michael Terence Publishing Announce the Release of "Hayley Had a Secret" by Lorraine Hanley

Michael Terence Publishing is excited to announce the release of "Hayley Had a Secret," an illustrated safeguarding resource book by Lorraine Hanley. [PR.com]