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Life
Killer whale mama’s boys live longer
Survival benefits may explain females’ extended life span following menopause.
By Susan Milius -
Life
Scent Into Action
Rodent responses to a whiff of predator may offer clues to instinct in the brain.
By Meghan Rosen -
Earth
Icelandic volcanoes slumber today, but not forever
Eruptions pepper the North Atlantic island.
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Life
Carnivores can lose sweet genes
A gene involved in taste detection has glitches in some, but not all, highly carnivorous mammals.
By Susan Milius -
Health & Medicine
Little Mind Benders
Parasites that sneak into the brain may alter your behavior and health.
By Susan Milius -
Life
Don’t trust any elephant under 60
Herds with older leaders are more attuned to danger, a study finds.
By Susan Milius -
Life
Pigeons rival primates in number task
Trained on one-two-three, the birds can apply the rule of numerical order to such lofty figures as five and nine.
By Susan Milius -
Life
Your gut microbes are what you eat
A mammal's diet strongly influences what kinds of microorganisms live in its intestines.
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Mixed Results
Having the right blend of animal personalities can make or break a group
By Susan Milius