Familiar Faces
Scientists identify two brain regions important for familiar face recognition.
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Longevity & Activity Perception
A positive opinion about your activity level may help you live longer.
Heart-Building Protein
Researchers are testing a drug that strengthens the heart without exercise.
Guide Dog Success
Does over-parenting short-circuit the careers of potential guide dogs?
Neighborly Asteroid
A fast-approaching asteroid will help space scientists practice their tracking skills.
Social Mouse Aggression
A social upbringing can offset the activity of a mouse’s attack circuit.
Bored Animals
An animal welfare researcher calls the study of the biological basis of boredom in animals.
Elephant Seal Calls
Elephant seals recognize each other by rhythm and pitch of their calls.
Wet Adhesives
Scientists design an adhesive that works in wet conditions based on slug slime.
Dams & Fish
Documenting the decline and return of Northeastern US fish migrations.