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Big moments can help you remember little things, too

Chenyang (Leo) Lin grew up in a city along China’s south coast. It was far from any woods. So the large trees and darting squirrels he saw while hiking in…

Some gifted dogs can learn to sort their toys

“Where’s your squeaky ball? Bring me your panda bear!” It’s not unusual for some dogs to learn the names of their favorite toys. But some dogs can categorize toys by…

Scientists Say: Kleptotrichy

Kleptotrichy (noun, “KLEP-tow-TRY-key”) Kleptotrichy is the act of stealing hair from live mammals. Some birds use the behavior to gather fur to line their nests. The word is a based…

How can growing seaweed help fight climate change?

Abstract Why is seaweed important? If you ask a fish, they might say that seaweed helps them hide from predators. A sea lion might say that seaweed forests are great…

Birds are singing longer, thanks to light pollution

Light pollution makes birds work overtime. Streetlamps, buildings and other human-made sources pollute the night with artificial light. This extra brightness can lead to birds singing nearly an hour longer…

5 things to remember when talking to a chatbot

How often do you talk to ChatGPT? A few times a week? Every day? “Everyone uses AI for everything now. It’s really taking over,” Kayla Chege told AP News. She’s…

A little shape-up helps these pimple patches get a grip

That pimple patch you’re using now is so last year. A new type locks on to pesky pimples better. Its secret is its tiny, uniquely shaped needles. They also help…

Ants are better team players than people

Groups of ants seem to be smarter than the sum of their parts. But for groups of humans, that’s not always the case. In lab experiments, scientists gave longhorn crazy…

Listening to slightly different sounds in each ear may boost focus, teen finds

As a longtime piano player, Toby Lam is fascinated by how music affects people. He’s done experiments testing how music influences mood and memory. When he learned that attention spans…

Scientists Say: Supermoon

Supermoon (noun, “SOOP-er-moon”) A supermoon is a full moon that appears larger and brighter than usual. It occurs when the moon is full and at its closest point to Earth.…