Social Responsibility

justin greggspecial for BBC18 September 2014image source, Thinkstockcaption, Which of the two do you think is smarter?Dolphins – sociable, playful and communicative – are widely considered the second most intelligent animals after humans.But in recent years interest in the cognitive capacity of dogs has risen and researchers from specialized centers say that many more things happen in the brain of dogs than previously thought.In some cognitive tests, they actually outperform great apes and dolphins.So what does science say? Can dogs be intellectual rivals of dolphins?understand humans"There is a lot of evidence that dogs have a better ability than primates to…

One of the frontrunners in the NFL MVP race, Jalen Hurts, returned to the practice field Thursday, but the team remains non-committal on which quarterback will start Sunday.Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said the team is waiting to see how Hurts' injured shoulder responds to the increased workload and is still "figuring out" whether Hurts or Gardner Minshew will start.Although Hurts has not been ruled out for this week's game, he was listed as doubtful by the Eagles on Friday, ESPN's Adam Schefter confirmed.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Jalen Hurts, #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles, runs…

From an eclipse in Kenya to an emerald dawn and lost souls in a cosmic landscape. See the winning photos from the contest organized by the Greenwich Observatory in London.

Word is starting to get around that Mac Jones is a dirty player, but his head coach doesn't think Jones is dirty.It's been a conversation ever since he entered the NFL last year, but the conversation reignited after his low block on Eli Apple on Christmas Eve that many think was not only egregious, but pointless. Head coach Bill Belichick, left, and Mac Jones during pregame at Hard Rock Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)Jones dove into the knees of Apple, who was several yards behind his teammate returning a fumble.CLICK HERE FOR MORE…

Science BBC World, @bbc_ciencia19 September 2014image source, Thinkstockcaption, A polysaccharide gel gives bananas slippery properties.A foot slipping on a banana peel and... thump and thump.This famous comedy image has gained recognition as an object of scientific study.image source, Thinkstockcaption, Have you ever slipped by stepping on a banana peel?But not just any one, but this year's IgNobel Prize.These mocking prizes, which have become almost as famous as the original Nobels, announced their winners Thursday at a ceremony at Harvard University.The Japanese team led by researcher Kiyoshi Mabuchi, from the University of Kitasato, won the physics prize for measuring the friction…

20 September 2014image source, Gettycaption, The first application of plutonium: the nuclear bomb.Plutonium is perhaps the most feared element on the entire periodic table.It is known to be the main ingredient in atomic bombs such as the infamous Fat Man dropped on Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, which ended up killing 70,000 people. Japan surrendered six days later, but the threat of nuclear annihilation trapped the world for decades in the Cold War.However, the plutonium story is not all about Armageddon or the threat of the apocalypse. It also has to do with the incredible journey into the unknown.You've probably…

Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard is having a great season in his fifth year in Green Bay.During the Christmas Day game in Miami, Lazard took out three Dolphins defenders in one block. He then proceeded to celebrate by looking back at the pile of players on the grass and counting to one. . . two . . . Three.The NFL responded by fining Lazard $10,609, according to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Allen Lazard #13 of the Green Bay Packers watches halftime against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 25,…

21 September 2014image source, Gettycaption, Actor Leonardo DiCaprio was named UN representative for climate change last week.Thousands of people took to the streets in various cities around the world to demand urgent action against climate change.The first demonstrations took place in Australia, as part of a global mobilization that included nearly 2,000 marches.The protesters argue that if greenhouse gas emissions are not reduced the world will experience more droughts, forest fires and storms.The protests culminated in New York where the United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, celebrities, business leaders and environmentalists participated.The day of protest took place two days before…

The Tennessee Titans' injuries continued to pile up in the second half of the season and the team suffered its sixth straight loss on Thursday night.The Cowboys defeated the Titans 27-13, marking the seventh time Tennessee has been beaten by a team with a winning record this season.But it's not all bad news for the Titans, who are still alive in the AFC South title race.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Orchard Park,…