Life Unpacked: Evidence Edition explores the everyday situations from my own life, offering science-based explanations for the moments we all experience. Each post connects personal stories with insights from peer-reviewed research, helping make daily living more understandable and meaningful through evidence.
A Personal Journey of Pet Bereavement
In the months following the death of Mona, my gentle black Labrador, the transformation in my cat, Jane, became a profound and unmistakable testament to the depth of animal bonds. Jane and Mona had shared a unique companionship. Jane, typically aloof with others,...