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When Forgetfulness Comes in Handy
The Clark’s Nutcracker, a pretty bird that lives in the mountains of western North America, sometimes gets forgetful about where they hide pine nuts.
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Those Who Don't Like Music
Everyone likes music, right? Except the people with what’s being called “specific musical anhedonia.”
1 year ago
Small Testicles, Better Fathers?
A study with 70 men assessed interest and involvement in parenting and took some measurements. Can you guess the results?
1 year ago
Why Humans--but Not Chimps--Get Cancer
Humans and chimpanzees share 96 percent of their DNA. So why are diseases like cancer so common in humans but so rare in chimps?
1 year ago
Bear-crossed Lovers
Polar Bears and Grizzly Bears do share some DNA, but they’re separate species. Except for a couple instances.
1 year ago
The Butterwort: Ruthless Carnivore of the World
Mosquitoes, ants, and midges, had best take warning – this plant is nature’s flypaper!
1 year ago
Working Overtime
The more money you make, the more likely you are to work more. But is that healthy?
1 year ago
A Brief History of "High-fidelity" Sound
How did the limitations of early recording techniques influence how speak on the radio?
1 year ago
Can Tooth Fillings Pick Up Radio Signals?
Lucille Ball once made a spooky claim: while driving down a bumpy road, she began to hear music—from inside her mouth!
1 year ago