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The Mighty and the Weak: How Science Explains Cuteness

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Cute things are usually vulnerable, fragile and weak.  But cuteness itself is mighty indeed. Morten L. Kringelbach and his colleagues at the University of Oxford recently described cuteness as ‘one… Read more
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Does Free Will Exist?

Joel Frohlich , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
It’s a lazy Sunday afternoon. Professor Freeman is enjoying the Southern California weather on Professor Domino’s patio. Domino: Will it be Coke or Pepsi, Dr. Freeman? Freeman: That’s an easy… Read more
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A Tale of Monogamy and Dopamine

Jenn Tribble , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
In a recent hack, private information from nearly 30 million users was leaked from Ashley Madison, a “dating” website intended to facilitate extramarital affairs.  The sheer number of Ashley Madison… Read more
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The Newest Cupid on the Block: Epigenetics

Anita , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Genes are no different from individuals. Sometimes they behave in a simple, logical way. Other times, they are unpredictable and influenced by their surroundings. The central dogma (DNA to RNA… Read more
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