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Kitty see, kitty do: cat imitates human, in first scientific demonstration of behavior
Ability may be widespread in animal kingdom -
When COVID-19 silenced cities, birdsong recaptured its former glory
White-crowned sparrows sang softer, more complex songs during the quiet of the pandemic lockdown -
Newfound brain structure explains why some birds are so smart—and maybe even self-aware
Circuitry of the pallium mirrors the mammalian neocortex -
Podcast: How Neanderthals got human Y chromosomes, and the earliest human footprints in Arabia
On this week’s show: A new technique tells the tale of our ancient cousins’ Y chromosomes, and 120,000-year-old footprints offer early evidence for humans in Arabia -
Hidden immune weakness found in 14% of gravely ill COVID-19 patients
Damaged interferon response helps explain why men get sicker than women -
How Neanderthals lost their Y chromosome
Homo sapiens’ Y chromosome spread through Neanderthal populations after early mating -
COVID-19 data on Native Americans is ‘a national disgrace.’ This scientist is fighting to be counted
Abigail Echo-Hawk is working around the clock to close discriminatory data gaps -
Costa Rica is producing a new corps of skilled tropical biologists. But many can’t find jobs at home
Small nation faces obstacles as it promotes scientific excellence -
This $1 hearing aid could treat millions with hearing loss
LoCHAid can be assembled in 30 minutes with cheap parts -
The short weird life—and potential afterlife—of quantum radar
In spite of the hype, even inventors of the basic idea say it will never help defeat stealth technology -
Curved rock etchings reveal which way dangerous faults ruptured—and how they might again
Researchers show how “slickenlines” trace the directions of ancient quakes -
Plant trees or let forests regrow? New studies probe two ways to fight climate change
Both approaches have promise but face perils, researchers find -
A sparkling beetle could spell doom for North America’s ash trees
By attacking young trees, emerald ash borer could prevent long-term reproduction -
Watch white blood cells swim with microscopic ‘paddles’
New finding challenges assumptions about cell movement -
‘I just want this suffering to be over.’ Brazilians flock to COVID-19 vaccine trials
With high case numbers and a good medical infrastructure, the country has become an ideal testing ground -
NASA, Space Force partnership aims to make space exploration safe
Some experts worry that deepening civil-military ties could pose problems -
Climate science critic to be chief scientist at key U.S. climate research agency
Ryan Maue, who has decried ”climate alarmists,” to join NOAA -
Europe unveils targets for hyped research ‘missions’
Horizon Europe missions would focus funding on goals such as reducing cancer deaths -
WHO unveils global plan to fairly distribute COVID-19 vaccine, but challenges await
Nations with two-thirds of world’s population have joined, but not United States or China -
‘I’m worried about voters screwing up.’ Election scientist tackles 2020 U.S. vote
Charles Stewart III helped launch a “healthy elections” project -
COVID-19 data scandal prompts tweaks to elite journal’s review process
After publishing study based on unverified patient data from Surgisphere, a little-known company, The Lancet promises tighter standards -
Brain-scanning backpack brings neuroscience into the real world
Wearable device allows brain readings and stimulation on the go -
Ig Nobel Prizes reward research on helium-huffing alligators and knives made of feces
Thirtieth annual tribute to bizarre experiments goes digital -
These 120,000-year-old footprints offer early evidence for humans in Arabia
Tracks also provide rare snapshot of ancient people interacting with animals
