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The science is in: Big sisters are good for everyone
New studies show that first-born daughters really do have it the hardest — and that's great news fo…
Kelli María Korducki
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Your social behaviour is connected to your gut as well as brain
Social behavior is a complex phenomenon involving many parts of the brain. Researchers found that g…
ANI
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A single orca killed a great white shark in a shocking 2 minutes. This hunting behavior could mean problems for the fishing industry and tourism.
Scientists saw a single orca kill a great white shark and eat its liver in South Africa, revealing …
Kelsey Vlamis
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The science behind why your dog copies your behavior and tears up when they're reunited with you
A growing body of research suggests that dogs mirror their owners' behavior. They may also be able …
Paola Rosa-Aquino
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Video shows lemur picking its nose so deep it touches the back of its throat, then eats it — behavior previously unknown to science
The behavior goes beyond lemurs and humans — it's been spotted among 12 species of primates, a stud…
Marianne Guenot
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Small but powerful science-backed hacks for people with ADHD, according to a psychologist
These are some great hacks and tips for people coping with ADHD. A psychologist shared ways to alle…
Julia Pugachevsky
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The adorable head tilt some dogs do is a sign they're concentrating and recalling information, a study found
Experts asked dogs to remember and retrieve toys with certain names. The most successful canines ti…
Aylin Woodward
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Behavioral finance is a science that analyzes why investors often make misguided choices
Behavioral finance is the study of psychological influences on investors and financial markets. It …
John Rambow
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A pack of usually-placid river otters started attacking people in Alaska, and nobody understands why
Three attacks have been reported in east Anchorage. Local officials don't understand what could hav…
Marianne Guenot
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Recent discoveries reveal how dogs are hardwired to understand and communicate with people - even at birth
Three new studies underscore the ways in which dogs meaningfully communicate with and understand hu…
Aylin Woodward
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Gorilla moms carry their dead babies around with them, which could be proof that they grieve, scientists say
A study published Wednesday provide clues as to how some primates could experience grief and sugges…
Marianne Guenot
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Video shows a bird in an Australian zoo that has learned to perfectly mimic a human baby's crying
The lyrebird, named Echo, also knows how to mimic a power drill and a fire alarm, an official from …
Marianne Guenot
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How to encourage skeptical family members to get the COVID vaccine, according to a brain science expert
Tread carefully and approach the conversation with a good-faith mindset, says professor of neurosci…
Moran Cerf
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ADNOC leaders used behavioral science models to help workers feel secure about the return to the office, and are now looking at how its culture may evolve long term
ADNOC leaders used behavioral science models to help workers feel safer about returning to the offi…
Julia Hood
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An AI safety expert outlined a range of speculative doomsday scenarios, from weaponization to power-seeking behavior
A recent research paper considers the potential future dangers of unfettered research into AI — and…
Will Gendron
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We attended a virtual salon with Emmy award winners, actresses, and athletes. Spending 2 hours playing games with influential strangers was strangely therapeutic.
Keishel Williams and Dominic-Madori Davis attended an exclusive party hosted by behavioral scientis…
Keishel Williams,Dominic-Mado…
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Former NASA official warns SpaceX 'bro culture' could cause Elon Musk to lose his lead: 'The best and the brightest, they aren't going to put up with behavior that is truly a distraction'
Former NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver told CNN she was disappointed to hear reports that all…
Grace Kay
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Whales can learn about danger and can warn each other, according to a study of how they dodged whaling ships in the 19th century
The findings provide clues about how whales pass information between groups, and could be an exampl…
Marianne Guenot
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Do sharks bite based on what color you wear? Science debunks the myth of 'yum yum yellow'
Can sharks see color? A common myth is that wearing yellow or orange may provoke a shark attack. Bu…
Maiya Focht
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Financial happiness starts at $85,000 per year
Americans earning more than $85,000 a year are happier than those who earn less, a new study finds.…