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Recent Archives
Science of Sex
Boosting the number of vasopressin receptors in male voles increases bonding behavior, and sexual imagery activates the amygdala in men more than in women.
Phone Fibbing
People are more likely to lie over the phone than in e-mail, instant messaging, or face-to-face.
Smell Loss
Loss of the sense of smell could be a warning sign of Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s diseases.
Hospital Noise
The noise level in a hospital can reach the intensity of a jackhammer during the night.
Plant Roundup
Purple tomatoes have more powerful antioxidants, and how plants warn others of insect attacks.