Posts Tagged ‘Padua’

Fish can count – but only up to four

London, Apr 1 (ANI): Fish have the limited ability to count directly up to four, say scientists. Christian Agrillo, an experimental psychologist at the university of Padua in Italy, said that it was during a study on North American mosquito fish that their limited mathematical ability was observed. The researcher said that the fish used its mathematical ability to count the number of other fish around it. "We ... Full story

Structured warm-ups benefit young athletes at knee injury risk

Washington, Mar 8 (ANI): Just 10 minutes of a short, simple, structured warm up might reap benefits for young athletes at risk of knee injuries, such as soccer players, says a new study. For athletes, particularly school-aged athletes, warm-up activities designed to increase players' flexibility, balance and strength, as well as their foot planting, jumping and cutting skills can significantly reduce injury risk "Soccer players and other ... Full story