The Brain Knows When There Are Carbs in Your Mouth
Our mouths have a secret sense—one that can detect sugar, even if there's no flavor.
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Here’s How a Chimp Is Smarter Than You
Chimps recently figured out a computer game more quickly than humans. It may be because they're so familiar with navigating basic win-lose dynamics.
Dentists May Soon Use Lasers to Regrow Your Teeth
Your tooth technician might one day set aside the drills and bring out a laser to spur regrowth.
The Placental Microbiome Looks Very Similar to That of the Mouth
The bacteria may be crucial to early feeding.
These Mental Illnesses and Addictions Are More Dangerous Than Heavy Smoking
Many mental illnesses and addictions are more heavily associated with premature deaths than heavy smoking, yet we tend to be less aware of their risks.
How Does Bias Affect Forensics Experts?
A new study suggests forensic anthropologists are biased by external information when performing visual examinations.
Can Better Sports Coverage Reduce Football Injuries?
A new study suggests the media's attitude toward the sport's players could play a major role in its tough-guy ethos.
Should We Abandon Our Shorelines?
We missed our chance to avoid rising sea levels. Now we must turn and run.
Did Humans Train Dogs to Hunt Woolly Mammoths?
A new hypothesis suggests that our ancestors trained wolves to help them kill.
Protect Coral Reefs and They Will Protect Us
Protecting the fish that graze among coral reefs could be one way to save ourselves from rising seas.