Cognition
Who's Better at Sneaking Around: Dogs or Teenagers?
When and how do dogs sneak around?
Dog Spies
Explore the science behind the dog in your bed
Cognition
Why the Long Look, Dog?
Yes, that dog is staring at you because he wants your sandwich, but there’s more to a dog’s long gaze than that — it can tell us how they understand emotions.
Mind
Countdown to the Canine Science Forum
The deadline is real. Submit abstracts by March 10.
Mind
The Art of Dog
Science needs artists. Check out the #SciArt Tweet Storm, and see for yourself.
Mind
Does My Dog Love Me?
If there's any day where it's okay to talk about dog love, today is that day. Do dogs love us? How would we know?
Cognition
Do Dogs Know Other Dogs Are Dogs?
This is not a philosophical riddle. Despite their highly variable appearance, dogs can recognize one another by sight alone
Mind
The Best Books for Cat Lovers
Something for every type of cat lover on your list.
Mind
The Best Books for Dog Lovers
Something for every type of dog lover on your list.
Mind
Where to Fall on the Cats vs. Cucumbers Debate
A balanced look at the cats vs. cucumbers craze.
Mind
Why Do Dogs Do That? 2 Ways to Find Out This Saturday
Get scientific about dogs, from the comfort of your pajamas
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Anthropology in Practice
Exploring the human condition.
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Beautiful Minds
Insights into intelligence, creativity, personality, and well-being
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Budding Scientist
Everything you always wanted to know about raising science-literate kids
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Cross-Check
Critical views of science in the news
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Dark Star Diaries
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Dog Spies
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Extinction Countdown
News and research about endangered species from around the world
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Eye of the Storm
The Science Behind Extreme Weather
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Frontiers for Young Minds
Science by and for kids ages 8-15
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Commentary invited by editors of Scientific American
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Hot Planet
Climate science in a changing world
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Illusion Chasers
Illusions, Delusions, and Everyday Deceptions
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Life, Unbounded
Discussion and news about planets, exoplanets, and astrobiology
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Observations
Opinion, arguments & analyses from guest experts and from the editors of Scientific American
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Roots of Unity
Mathematics: learning it, doing it, celebrating it.
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Rosetta Stones
Adventures in the good science of rock-breaking.
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SA Visual
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Talking back
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The Artful Amoeba
A Blog About the Weird Wonderfulness of Life on Earth
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Voices
Exploring and celebrating diversity in science.
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