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From Human Uniqueness to Mental Imagery: This Week's Top 5 Neuroscience Insights, September 17, 2023
Neuroscience News - 17 Sep 2023 21:55
New research delves into the distinctive human trait of sequential memory, setting us apart from bonobos. A recent study has also highlighted the joy in chasing passions over accomplishments.
Zombie Ants: Nature's Puppet Show Directed by Liver Flukes
Neuroscience News - 17 Sep 2023 20:45
Ants infected with the lancet liver fluke are forced into life-threatening scenarios, all to propagate the fluke's complex life cycle. Researchers have uncovered that the fluke's manipulation is even more intricate than ...
Flowering Plants Survived the Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid--and May Outlive Us
Singularity Hub - 17 Sep 2023 16:00
If you looked up 66 million years ago you might have seen, for a split second, a bright light as a mountain-sized asteroid burned through the atmosphere and smashed into Earth. It was springtime and the literal end of an...
Science news this week: A giant gator and a wobbly asteroid
Live Science - 17 Sep 2023 14:00
Sept. 17, 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
How far apart are stars?
Live Science - 17 Sep 2023 11:00
Scientists have calculated the average distance between stars, but there's much more to star distribution than meets the eye.