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Psychology

Undecided voters not so undecided

A measure of unconscious attitudes predicts the opinions that undecided people eventually reach on a controversial issue.

Earth

Deep sea viruses are an unexpected ringer

Deep-sea vent waters harbor high numbers virus-carrying bacteria. The viruses may actually help the bacteria survive the harsh vent environments.

Life

Ground squirrels use ‘armpit effect’

Hibernating ground squirrels forget who’s who, so thank goodness for the armpit effect.

Health & Medicine

Ear infections make fatty food sound good

A history of middle ear infections could give people an affinity for fatty foods and leave them twice as likely to become obese.