Katrina Mental Health
The mental health of Katrina victims isn't improving like it should – and in some cases, it's getting worse.
Baby Robots
Researchers have developed a new way for children once left behind by their peers to explore the world around them.
Human Psychology Roundup
If you want to increase your mental powers, turn off the T.V. and start up a conversation.
Animal Behavior Roundup
Fish suffer from sleep deprivation just like humans.
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When plants heat things up. How dolphins sleep. "Healthy" restaurants that aren't. Army ant groupies. And more.
Healthy Restaurants
Restaurant chains advertising healthful food may actually encourage overeating.
Fear and Bonding Roundup
The hormone oxytocin helps mothers bond with their babies.
Vocal Joystick
A new computer program allows users to operate a mouse using just the sound of their voice.
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Chewing gum that's not sticky. Worms and bacteria team up. Some very hairy genetics. And more.
Animal Attention
Humans may be hard-wired to pay attention to animals, according to a new study.
Autism Mouse
A new mouse model of autism may be the closest thing yet to replicating the condition in animals.
Mate Selection Roundup
When it comes to speed dating, women are choosier than men.
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Whale-inspired windmills. Tracing the origins of a killer asteroid. Using vowels to sell. And more.
Meaningful Vowels
Vowel sounds in product names may imply what kind of product they're best suited for.
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The mosquito's exquisite sense of smell. How genes affect our odor perception. The cognitive skills of apes and toddlers. New analysis of old fossils leads to surprising discoveries. And how forensic scientists get DNA from blood.
Apes vs. Toddlers
Although equivalent in many intellectual tasks, human toddlers are much better than apes in social thinking.
Smelly Genes
New genetic evidence explains why each person perceives odors differently.
Sex, Drugs and Rock N Roll
Listening to our favorite music activates the same region of the brain that is involved in drug addiction.
Perfect Pitch
A Web-based perfect pitch test reveals new details about the musical ability.
Expectations Roundup
When we expect the worst, we don't always feel as bad as we think we will.
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Counting underwater volcanoes. A new source of antibiotics. Which trees are better at fighting global warming. The power of repeating yourself. And crows that use tools to get food. video
Opinion Repetition
Hearing one person repeat same opinion is surprisingly influential.
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A computer with a sense of humor. Frisky foxes. Giant insects of the ancient earth. And more.