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The knowledge that scissors cuts paper, that rock smashes scissors, and that paper covers rock, is key in childhood development. But the same logic might also be a way to think about psychology too
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Navigational abilities may be a side effect of higher testosterone levels
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Turns out, Pavlov wasn't picky about which pooches he trained to salivate at the sound of the bell
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A new electronic tattoo with a microchip inside it could mean people using their minds to fly drones, talk on the phone, and do all sorts of other things using only their minds
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More than a goofy meme, the Harlem Shake is a dance with long roots
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By melting then rapidly cooling plastic, this device lets you draw in the air
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The fossils could fill in gaps in what scientists know of the evolutionary steps between toothed to toothless baleen whales
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By emitting a faint blue glow, venus flytraps better attract their next meal
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The movie Lincoln helped kick Mississippi into action on finally ratifying the 13th Amendment
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The story behind Bill Cosby's sweaters has a lot more to do with television production than fashion
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More and more, amateurs are contributing to the discovery of new species, especially of insects - but can they keep ahead of the extinction curve?
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Yes, researchers think about your nose like a dirty ship hull that needs cleaning. But it does seem to work
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By identifying the genes that control the production of volatile chemicals, we could soon turn the bland tomato's flavor back on
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The fallout of the nuclear bomb era is still alive today - in our muscles
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We see and hear with eyes and ears process those images and sounds single pieces of information. It turns out moles do the same thing, except with smell
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A long-accepted explanation for a warm Europe is up for debate
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It turns out that microgravity might reveal a thing or two about the nasty bacteria
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Actually figuring out which four-years-old are naturally smart and which have simply prepared, is harder than you might think
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Through their effect on the food web, shifting predator populations can change greenhouse gas levels
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Negative comments, regardless of their merit, could sway readers' perceptions
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