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Archive for June 2006

June 11, 2006

 

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Madly in Love

Have you ever been in love? Then you might be a little crazy according to scientists.

June 11, 2006

 

women talking with hands

Gestures

They help us to communicate information more clearly, and they can make that information more memorable to our listeners.

June 13, 2006

 

girl sleeping

Violent Dreams

For people with REM sleep behavior disorder, or RBD, the action in the dream is acted out in reality!

June 20, 2006

 

salad

Statistically Insignificant

You may have heard of a recent study claiming that eating a low fat diet does nothing to prevent heart disease and cancer.

June 20, 2006

 

Rembrandt painting 'The Sisters'

The Art of Neuroscience

The next time you're at an art museum, pay careful attention to the portraits. You'll find that the majority portray the subject's face from the left side.

June 20, 2006

 

A fuit market.

What Is A Fruit, Really?

Are vegetables and nuts actually fruits? Find out what the botanists think.

June 27, 2006

 

dog's mouth

Do Animals Laugh?

If you have a dog, you may have noticed that sometimes it seems to be smiling. Of course, we know that dogs don't really smile, right?

June 27, 2006

 

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The Power in Dog Doo

Many European farms have been turning animal waste into biofuel for 20 years now.

June 27, 2006

 

chicken close-up

As Scarce As Hen’s Teeth?

Many organisms possess genes or traits that they do not express.

June 27, 2006

 

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Bed Rest, Space Travel, and Bones

Astronauts and people on bed rest can experience gradual bone loss that increases their risk of fracturing a bone. Here's why.

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