Crows Rival Human Toddlers in Counting Skills
Counting crows proclaim “caw, caw, caw, caw” when staring at the number four
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Breeding for ‘Cuteness’ Is Making Dogs and Cats Look More Alike
Pugs, Persian cats, and other smushed-face cats and dogs are more similar to one another than they are to the wild animals they evolved from
Can Genetic Testing Predict Type 1 Diabetes? Experts Say Earlier Treatment Is Possible
Genetic screening can mean that people at risk of type 1 diabetes get earlier treatment and better outcomes
New Class of Drugs Blocks Wakefulness Chemical and Offers Relief from Insomnia
Drugs that target wakefulness, molecules in cannabis and wearable devices that modulate brain activity could help people with insomnia
Shingles Vaccination May Help Protect People from Alzheimer’s Disease
A natural experiment in Wales showed that a shingles vaccine might lower the risk of developing dementia
Gorilla Gourmets Are Actually Truffle Hunting
Researchers followed gorillas for years to uncover truffle-hunting behavior—and it may be socially transmitted
Galápagos tortoise once believed extinct is now roaming free
The release of 158 specially bred Floreana giant tortoises is a win for both the animal and its long-lost island ecosystem
Gut Microbe Deficiency in U.S. Babies Tied to Asthma, Allergies, Autoimmune Disorders
Babies lacking in key gut bacteria are at greater risk of developing asthma, allergies or eczema
People Are More Likely to Cheat When They Use AI
Participants in a new study were more likely to cheat when delegating to AI—especially if they could encourage machines to break rules without explicitly asking for it
Sleep Aids Can Be Uneven and Expensive, Leaving Anxious Patients Lacking
When insomnia took hold of this journalist, she relied on her science reporting to find a medication that (mostly) worked