
Squirrels Can Store the Same Kinds of Nuts in Specific Groupings
Smart cookies remember their buried treasure

Squirrels Can Store the Same Kinds of Nuts in Specific Groupings
Smart cookies remember their buried treasure

Healthy Choices? Storefront Placement Plays a Role
Supermarket displays tip customers toward or away from healthful purchasing decisions


Why Click Speech Is Rare
Vocal anatomy may be the reason so few languages use these sounds

What Pot Really Does to the Teen Brain
How much should we worry?

Fractions: Where It All Goes Wrong
Why do Americans have such trouble with fractions—and what can be done?

When We're Angry, Dogs Get the Feels
How do dogs feel when they see our different emotions?

Chimps Able to Apprehend Another Chimp's Mind-Set
By listening to the calls of their brethren, chimps seem to be able to understand the mind-sets and perspectives of other chimps. Jason Goldman reports.

Your Brain Is So Easily Fooled
Journalist Erik Vance talks about his first book, Suggestible You: The Curious Science of Your Brain’s Ability to Deceive, Transform and Heal.

Do Fish Suffer?
Speakers at a meeting on animal consciousness dive into a deep ethical debate

Babies Learn What Words Mean before They Can Use Them
Researchers have studied eye-tracking and home videos for new insights

How to Get Children with Autism to Sleep
Poor-quality sleep may heighten behaviors including hyperactivity, compulsions and aggressiveness

How Much Are Dogs Influenced by Local Culture?
Is a dog here like a dog there?