Can Animals Feel Empathy?

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What's New on Everyday Einstein? Can Animals Feel Empathy? I had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Carl Safina, an author who has won many awards including an Orion Award and a MacArthur genius Prize. He is also an endowed professor at Stony Brook University where he serves as the co-chair for the steering committee of the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, something we’re pretty big on at Everyday Einstein. ...Read More 08/16/2016 1:39am View How Do the Strongest, Fastest Animals Compare to Olympians? Fastest Animal on Land The cheetah holds claim to the fastest speed recorded for an animal on land. Scientists tracking the running speeds of cheetahs in Botswana (what a cool job that would be!) have clocked speeds as high as 25.9 meters per second (about 58 miles per hour or 93 kilometers per hour)...Read More 08/09/2016 1:04am View Why Do Some Olympic Records Get Broken? The 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio have just ended. But a few weeks ago, you may have been wondering: How many of those medals are likely to be new Olympic or even World Records, and how many records are expected to remain untouched? ...Read More 08/02/2016 12:39am View     GET MORE EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Subscribe to the Everyday Einstein Podcast Stay up to date with the Everyday Einstein's weekly audio tips. If you like to listen to podcasts on the go, you can subscribe today on your favorite device with apps such as iTunes Podcasts, Stitcher , and SoundCloud.             EXPLORE THE QDT STORE   Want more Quick and Dirty Tips? Browse the QDT store to find books, gear, and apps from your favorite hosts. As a subscriber to the Everyday Einstein newsletter, you might like Math Dude's Quick and Dirty Guide to Algebra or Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing. See the full selection and visit the store today.                 SHARE THIS EMAIL

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