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Your dog may know if you've done something on purpose, or just screwed up

Your dog may know if you've done something on purpose, or just screwed up

An experiment involving dog treats suggests our canine pals may understand the difference when a human withholds a treat by accident versus doing it on purpose. But don't press your luck.
by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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Bats love to babble — just like humans

Bats love to babble — just like humans

New research finds that sac-winged bat pups — a species of bat found in Central and South America — like to "babble" in ways that are remarkably similar to human babies.
by Geoff Brumfiel

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To remember the moment, try taking fewer photos

To remember the moment, try taking fewer photos

Research shows that snapping too many pictures may harm your ability to retain memories. But selfie addicts, don't despair! There are techniques to make photography enhance memory, not undermine it.
by Daryl Austin

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A research vessel found SpongeBob lookalikes a mile under the ocean's surface

A research vessel found SpongeBob lookalikes a mile under the ocean's surface

A photo of a real-life sponge and starfish hanging out together delighted the internet. One scientist acknowledged that the fuss is a bit silly — but he said he welcomes the attention, if it gets people thinking about the life that is dwelling in the world's oceans.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Saturn will soon put on its best show of the year. Here's where and how to see it

Saturn will soon put on its best show of the year. Here's where and how to see it

Wipe the dust off your binoculars and extract the family telescope from the back of the closet: Saturn is about to put on its best and brightest show of the year — an act Jupiter will soon follow.
by Scott Neuman

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