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Can Animals Survive on Minimal Sleep? For Fruit Flies, the Answer May Be Yes.
Chronic sleep deprivation doesn’t seem to shorten the lives of fruit flies. But that doesn’t mean the same is true for other species.
Got a Penis? You Might Have Mom’s Placenta to Thank
Hormones from the testes aren’t all it takes to trigger the growth of a penis: This growing appendage may need a helping hand from chemicals in the placenta.
Why Kicking a Field Goal is Harder Than it Looks
Kicking a field goal is tough. But why? (Hint: It's physics.)
Deaf Children Begin Processing Information Differently in Infancy
Being deaf from birth changes how a child interacts with the world in many ways. Even in their first year, deaf and hearing infants seem to process visual information differently.
Not A Morning Person? There Might Be 350 Reasons Buried in Your Genome.
If you’re more of a night owl, you might be more likely to suffer from mental health issues.
How Does a Government Shutdown Affect Science?
The government shutdown has brought experiments to a halt, disrupted weather forecasts, and compromised public safety.
Could Alzheimer’s Begin With Bacteria That Cause Gum Disease?
New research indicates that some cases of Alzheimer’s disease may involve infection by Porphyromonas gingivalis, a bacterial species that’s best known for causing gum disease in the mouth.
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