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This sticker reads emotions (even the ones you try to hide) This sticker reads emotions (even the ones you try to hide)

By Mack DeGeurin

Neurons and their branch extensions known as dendrites are featured within a mouse’s cerebral cortex.

Scientists watch how mice learn, one synapse at a time Scientists watch how mice learn, one synapse at a time

Close-up of Funny gigner cat sniffs at a cucumber on the table against gray background,

Are cats really afraid of cucumbers? We asked the experts. Are cats really afraid of cucumbers? We asked the experts.

By Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

Oklahoma City USA - September 9 2015; Oklahoma City Bombing Field of Empty Chairs a sculpture in bronze and glass remembering the 168 killed in bombing in 1997

Oklahoma City bombing trauma changed the ‘actual physical being’ of survivors Oklahoma City bombing trauma changed the ‘actual physical being’ of survivors

an illustration of several mouths talking

How to talk for a very, very long time How to talk for a very, very long time

By Laura Baisas

An illustration showing how the brain and gut are connected.

The brain remembers what gave you food poisoning The brain remembers what gave you food poisoning

By Laura Baisas

Worker using laptop and smartphone at office

Sorry, hiding your phone won’t stop your procrastination Sorry, hiding your phone won’t stop your procrastination

Father teaching baby how to walk in living room

Why don’t we remember being a baby? New clues in memory mystery. Why don’t we remember being a baby? New clues in memory mystery.

Conceptual image of a stack of old analog TV sets with blank screens against a white wall

Why new tech only feels good for a short time Why new tech only feels good for a short time

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Poor sleep can make you more susceptible to conspiracy theories Poor sleep can make you more susceptible to conspiracy theories

Close up of black chess pieces on chessboard with king knocked over

AI tries to cheat at chess when it’s losing AI tries to cheat at chess when it’s losing

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The best sex toys, tested and reviewed The best sex toys, tested and reviewed

the stone remains of a castle, revealing an archway, wall, and a tower

In a global crisis, working harder isn’t the best solution In a global crisis, working harder isn’t the best solution

By Laura Baisas

Close up of person using nasal spray

FDA approves first-of-its-kind nasal spray for severe depression FDA approves first-of-its-kind nasal spray for severe depression

Do animals experience mental illness? Do animals experience mental illness?

By Mack DeGeurin

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Why crossword puzzles get easier as you solve them, according to physics Why crossword puzzles get easier as you solve them, according to physics

Creepy robot toddler can mimic human expressions Creepy robot toddler can mimic human expressions

Past experiences strongly affect empathy in mice Past experiences strongly affect empathy in mice

Teen boy with headphones in bedroom listening to music on smartphone

AI chatbot suggested a teen kill his parents, lawsuit claims AI chatbot suggested a teen kill his parents, lawsuit claims

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Childhood leaded gasoline exposure damaged Americans’ mental health Childhood leaded gasoline exposure damaged Americans’ mental health

By Lauren Leffer