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Mysterious Structure May Have Led to Ancient Artificial IslandThe huge structure could be part of a bridge to an artificial island in an ancient lake.
archaeology -
Do Tarantulas Shoot Spidey Silk? Scientists DebateA new study may take away one tarantula's superhero powers.
spiders-arachnids -
Why the Urge to Pee Ruins Sleep for SomeA protein may be to blame for the frequent nighttime urination.
health -
Dental X-Rays Linked to Increased Brain Tumor RiskCould frequent dental X-rays lead to brain tumors?
neuroscience -
Oceans Started Warming 135 Years Ago, Study SuggestsThat's twice as long as scientists had suspected.
climate-change -
Robots Could Be Future Playmates for KidsTurns out, children may someday call robots "friends."
robotics -
Brain Scans Predict Subjective BeautyResearchers have pinpointed characteristics that make some forms of abstract motion more preferred than others.
neuroscience -
Two Genes for Sealing In Memories IdentifiedMemory formation in fruit flies is simpler than once thought. Could this be true for humans, too?
genetics -
Teen Pregnancy Rate Hits 40-Year LowTeenage pregnancy, birth and abortion rates have steadily decreased over the last two decades.
reproductive-health -
Popular Opinion on Climate Change Traced to Political ElitesShifts in public opinion on climate change are tied to efforts of political leaders and advocacy groups.
climate-change -
Prejudice Reveals the Caveman in UsOur history of group conflict has led to the development of sexual differences in prejudices.
human-behavior -
First 'Vampire' Bat Fly Fossil DiscoveredA fly that feeds on the blood of bats dates back to 20 at least million years ago.
extinct-species -
Men Remember Repulsive Images, Women Pleasant OnesMen are hard-wired to remember unpleasant emotional experiences — the opposite of women.
sex -
Lizards Released and Stranded on Islands Show Evolution at WorkEvolutionary divergence depends on random processes and natural selection.
lizards -
Dragons & Elephants May Solve Australia's Environmental Problems, Scientist SaysCould introducing elephants to Australia reduce wildfires?
elephants -
How a Mother's Love Changes a Child's BrainNurturing your children not only affects their mental development, but also their brain development.
neuroscience -
House Mice Serenade Mates with 'Bird' SongDuring courtship, male house mice don’t just squeak, they sing.
birds -
First Recording of Deep-Sea Fish Reveals Grunts & QuacksScientists have recorded what may be the communicative sounds of deep-sea fish.
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Pesticide May Give Honeybee Virus an AdvantageDo treatments for honeybee mites do more harm than good?
bacterial-fungal -
A Century Later, Restored Wetlands Struggle to RecoverEven after 100 years, restored wetlands rarely equal their conditions of the past.
climate-change -
Infants Grasp Gravity with Innate Sense of PhysicsBy 2 months of age, infants already understand that unsupported objects will fall.
cosmology -
Bowerbird Bachelor Pads With Best Illusion Snag MatesBowerbirds that create the best illusions get all the gals.
birds -
Sleep May Worsen Traumatic MemoriesInsomnia may lessen the strength of an emotional memory.
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Female Fish Attracted to Well-Fed MatesHow do fish choose a mate?
fish
