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Monkeys Unite and Form Unlikely Alliances After Hurricane Maria Ravaged their Island

[ad_1] Lauren Brent An interesting new study seems to indicate that monkeys increase the size of their social circles during times of conflict or resource scarcity. Researchers looked at Puerto Rico rhesus macaque populations on Cayo Santiago after Hurricane Maria in 2017, and observed that each individual increased the number of grooming activities, as well…

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California Employer Teaches Former Inmates the Craft of Furniture Making

[ad_1] Christian lApril 26, 2021 Formr, a recycled furniture company in California, provides everyone with a fair employment opportunity, including ex inmates. Owner Sasha Plotista launched the business just nine months ago. Since then, he has hired six ex-cons and developed ten unconventional furniture made entirely from repurposed products. From the beginning, Plotista wanted to…