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Warming & Winter
Arctic warming may actually be keeping winters cold for now, while raising temperatures in the other …
Kinder, Gentler Monkeys
Rhesus macaque monkeys become kinder after inhaling the hormone oxytocin.
Toddler Naps
New evidence suggests that napping helps young children regulate their emotions and take pleasure in …
Bat Brains
Like humans, bats process some types of sounds on the right side of their brains and other sounds on …
Muscle Regeneration
Researchers have used reprogrammed human cells to create new muscle tissue in mice.
Counting Pigeons
New research suggests that pigeons, like monkeys, can count.
Spider Brains
Some spiders' brains are so big they spill over into their legs.
The Oldest Oldies
Some of the first sound recordings ever made are finally being heard again.
Video Game Brains
Violent video games can affect brain activity well after the games are over.
Collecting & Hoarding
A listener asks why some people become collectors and hoarders.
Old Brains
Preserved brains from the early 20th century may shed light on mental illness.