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Evaluate the evidence for the role of group behavior on individual and species' chances to survive and reproduce.
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AnimalsDolphin dimples detect electricity
Depressions in a dolphin’s snout sense electric fields, may help find dinner.
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AnimalsThe little lizards that could
Lizards aren’t known for their smarts, but maybe they should be.
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AnimalsAn enemy in the cave
Bats under attack from a fungus send scientists searching for clues to solve a deadly mystery.
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Kids’ ingenuity honored at Intel ISEF
Young scientists receive awards in international competition.
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AnimalsThere’s no ‘i’ in elephant
These clever mammals may know when two trunks are better than one.
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AnimalsDoing the Bob
A crane's jerky neck movements may allow the bird to see its food more clearly.
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AnimalsA microbe nanny for young wasps
A smear of bacteria helps baby wasps survive infancy.
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AnimalsBlotchy face, big-time wasp
If paper wasps pretend to be something they're not, their peers get angry.
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BrainFair play
Studying dogs, monkeys, and other animals at play can teach us about fairness and cooperation.
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AnimalsAn inspiring home for apes
A group of scientists wants to establish preserves where orangutans and other primates have the chance to learn and create.
By Emily Sohn