
Friends of Friends Can Reveal Hidden Information about a Person
Stanford scientist Johan Ugander explains his research on dissimilarities in social networks
Andrea Anderson is a science journalist based in Canada. She has written for Audubon, Discover and Nature Medicine.
Stanford scientist Johan Ugander explains his research on dissimilarities in social networks
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New research highlights the importance of discussion during jury deliberations
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Several species can think conceptually about the things they see
Scientists investigate the effects of low temperatures on the brain
Feeling high and mighty gives us license to accept dubious dough
Researchers continue to turn up clues to the most painful headaches of all
Implanting our larger support cells allowed the rodents' brains to work faster
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Psychedelic drugs may work by dialing down brain activity in control centers
Why adjusting our expectations to reality is so difficult
Why adjusting our expectations to reality is so difficult
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