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16 December 2009 | ScienceNOW

Power Law Explains Insurgent Violence

by John Bohannon
The timing of attacks all over the world fits a similar pattern
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2 December 2009 | ScienceNOW

Not Smoking But Still Dying

by Sam Kean
Americans have stopped lighting up, but obesity may trump public health gains
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23 November 2009 | ScienceNOW

Skin Color Is in the Eye of the Beholder

by Cassandra Willyard
Political affiliation colors view of Barack Obama's skin tone
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16 November 2009 | ScienceNOW

Socially Awkward? Check Your Genes

by Michael Torrice
Researchers link single genetic difference to ability to read others' emotions
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8 October 2009 | ScienceNOW

Monkey Moms Have Madonna Moments

by Science News Staff
Rhesus macaques oogle their babies just like human mothers do
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5 October 2009 | ScienceNOW

Buried Treasure Fills in Ancient Roman Puzzle

by Michael Torrice
Forgotten coin stashes suggest Roman population dropped as the republic became an empire
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28 September 2009 | ScienceNOW

The Upside of Recessions

by Cassandra Willyard
Economic downturns are linked to better health
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21 September 2009 | ScienceNOW

The Consequences of a Boozy Youth

by Greg Miller
Rats who consume alcohol as adolescents are more likely to take risks as adults
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17 August 2009 | ScienceNOW

Friends or Acquaintances? Ask Your Cell Phone

by John Bohannon
Study shows that mobile phone calls accurately reflect people's relationships
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13 August 2009 | ScienceNOW

Ape a Monkey, Make a Friend

by Elizabeth Pennisi
Capuchins warm up to humans who imitate them
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10 August 2009 | ScienceNOW

Horses Get By With a Little Help From Their Friends

by Michael Balter
Mares that form close friendships have more and healthier offspring
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3 August 2009 | ScienceNOW

How Happy Is the Internet?

by Michael Torrice
Researchers analyze blogs and song lyrics to gauge society's mood
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22 July 2009 | ScienceNOW

Can't Decide? Ask an Ant

by Michael Torrice
Ants make more rational decisions than humans do, according to a new study
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15 July 2009 | ScienceNOW

Elephants Don't Always Keep It in the Family

by Robert Koenig
When decimated by humans, elephants turn to friends to beef up their numbers
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13 July 2009 | ScienceNOW

Cat Purrs Evoke Baby Cries

by Gisela Telis
Hungry felines hide a high-pitched meow in their purrs to get their owners' attention
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4 June 2009 | ScienceNOW

A 10-Million-Year-Old Laugh

by Virginia Morell
Comparing human and ape giggles sheds light on earliest primate laughter
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11 May 2009 | ScienceNOW

Sometimes, Nice Guys Finish First

by Claire Thomas
Study of homicidal tribe shows aggressive warriors have less reproductive success
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22 April 2009 | ScienceNOW

Ants: Savvy Real Estate Shoppers

by Virginia Morell
Ants that have lost their homes don't bother bargain hunting
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30 March 2009 | ScienceNOW

The Keen Eyes of a Gamer

by John Bohannon
Playing shoot-and-kill video games improves visual acuity
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11 March 2009 | ScienceNOW

Lesson to Monkey Mothers: Don't Ignore Tantrums

by Sara Coelho
If a mom doesn't quiet her baby's outbursts, fellow macaques attack
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26 February 2009 | ScienceNOW

A Picture Is Worth 1000 Votes

by Constance Holden
Children predict election victors based on photos alone
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5 February 2009 | ScienceNOW

A Short History of African Pygmies

by Ann Gibbons
Diverse people inherited their stature from the same recent ancestors
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8 January 2009 | ScienceNOW

Culture Shock May Explain Similarity Between Humans

by Ann Gibbons
Our ancestors' avoidance of those who spoke and dressed differently limited our genetic diversity
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19 December 2008 | ScienceNOW

Pain: 'Tis Better to Receive--Accidentally

by Sara Coelho
Intention matters when we hurt others
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8 December 2008 | ScienceNOW

Dogs Have a Nose for Inequity

by Rachel Zelkowitz
Pooches get pouty over unfair treatment
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5 December 2008 | ScienceNOW

Is Happiness Contagious?

by Jennifer Couzin
Good cheer may spread through groups
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4 December 2008 | ScienceNOW

The Fear Factor

by Sara Coelho
You may tremble at the thought of punishment, but it’s for the common good
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13 November 2008 | ScienceNOW

How Accurate Is Your Family Tree?

by Jennifer Couzin
Guidelines aim to improve reliability of genetic genealogy testing
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3 November 2008 | ScienceNOW

Ancient Grave May Have Belonged to Shaman

by Michael Balter
Find hints at development of religion during crucial time in human history
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21 October 2008 | ScienceNOW

Why Women Get More Cavities

by Ann Gibbons
After shifting away from hunting and gathering, more pregnancies caused more tooth decay
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20 October 2008 | ScienceNOW

Hallucinogenic Hand-me-downs

by Michael Price
Ancient Caribbean families appeared to share drug paraphernalia across generations
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7 October 2008 | ScienceNOW

The Price of Words Unspoken

by Rachel Zelkowitz
Reluctance to discuss racial identity has costs
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18 September 2008 | ScienceNOW

The Politics of Fear

by Constance Holden
A new study suggests that social conservatives may have stronger responses to threats
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17 September 2008 | ScienceNOW

Isolation That Chills to the Bone

by Tia Ghose
Feelings of rejection cause volunteers to ask for a warm cup of soup
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15 September 2008 | ScienceNOW

Speaking Without Sound

by Tia Ghose
Facial muscles tell us whether we're pronouncing words correctly
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30 July 2008 | ScienceNOW

Pathogens and Prayer

by Rachel Zelkowitz
Researchers find a link between disease prevalence and religious diversity
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23 July 2008 | ScienceNOW

Monkeys Give a Hoot

by Lauren Cahoon
Primates selflessly warn others of impending danger
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4 June 2008 | ScienceNOW

Whr R U?

by Roberta Kwok
Cell phone calls and text messages help scientists track patterns of human motion
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29 May 2008 | ScienceNOW

Score One for Monogamy

by Lauren Cahoon
Complex insect societies may have evolved because females chose a single mate
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3 December 2007 | ScienceNOW

You Don't Have to Be Smart to Share

by Adam Hinterthuer
Marmosets are true altruists, despite relatively small brain size
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