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Infants Grasp Gravity with Innate Sense of Physics

Posted Wed Jan 25, 2012 12:09 PM ET | 0

Infants understand the laws of physics much earlier than previously thought. Read more

Background Noise Hurts Test Scores

Posted by Emily Sohn Tue Nov 1, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

The hum of school heating and cooling systems can distract some young learners. Read more

Genocide Skulls Returned to Namibia

Posted Fri Sep 30, 2011 11:44 AM ET | 0

Germany will return Namibian skulls taken for scientific experiments after the first genocide of the 20th century. Read more

Is This the End of Men or The Beginning of Women?

Posted by Emily Sohn Tue Sep 20, 2011 06:15 PM ET | 0

Statistics point to the waning of male dominance in the workplace and in education. Read more

Angry Birds: Crows Never Forget Your Face

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Jun 28, 2011 07:00 PM ET | 0

Mess with a crow, and it will remember your face for over five years, research shows. Read more

Angry Birds: Crows Never Forget Your Face

An On-Off Switch for Memory?

Posted Fri Jun 17, 2011 01:00 PM ET | 0

For the first time, scientists have recreated the brain's learning process and can restore long-forgotten memories. Read more

Elephants Outwit Humans During Intelligence Test

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Mon Mar 7, 2011 03:00 PM ET | 0

These pachyderm problem-solvers are among the world's most cognitively advanced animals. Read more

'Innovate,' 'Reinvent,' Says President Obama

Posted Wed Jan 26, 2011 09:09 AM ET | 0

In his State of the Union address, the president emphasized the importance of science and technology. Read more

Ingrid Betancourt: Profile of a Hostage

Posted by Julienne Gage Fri Jan 14, 2011 12:47 PM ET | 0

The Colombian presidential candidate spent six and a half years as a captive of guerillas. This is her story. Read more

Dogs Don't Notice Nutty Behavior in People

Posted by Larry O'Hanlon Wed Jan 5, 2011 10:20 AM ET | 0

Crazy dog owners? Dogs don't care. Canines are a lot better at seeing past irrational human behaviors than once thought. Read more

South Korea Schools Get Robot English Teachers

Posted Tue Dec 28, 2010 10:58 AM ET | 0

Twenty-nine remotely controlled robots speak to students, read them books and dance to music. Read more

Human: Friday News Feedbag 12/18/09 [VIDEO]

Posted Wed Dec 22, 2010 03:00 AM ET | 0

Food aromas battle weight gain! Robots sort strawberries! Learning styles debunked! Underwater eruptions! James, Jorge and Will run through the list of the best - and weirdest - science news of the week. Watch video

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