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The science of the thank you

February 21, 2013by Lindsey Reiser Leave a comment

The Oscars are coming up this weekend, a night so perfectly choreographed and polished to a high sheen that it’s basically a multi-million dollar wedding cake. But it can also […]

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Anthropology, Behavior, Science News

Scientifically assess your dog’s intelligence

February 5, 2013by Lindsey Reiser Leave a comment

You take your dog to the vet to check his teeth, weight and inner workings of his body. But what about his brain? Biological anthropologist Brain Hare is offering to […]

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