When and how do dogs sneak around?
March 31, 2016 — Julie Hecht
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.
March 31, 2016 — Julie Hecht
The deadline is real. Submit abstracts by March 10.
March 9, 2016 — Julie Hecht
Science needs artists. Check out the #SciArt Tweet Storm, and see for yourself.
March 7, 2016 — Julie Hecht
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?
February 15, 2016 — Julie Hecht
This is not a philosophical riddle. Despite their highly variable appearance, dogs can recognize one another by sight alone
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Something for every type of cat lover on your list.
December 21, 2015 — Julie Hecht
Something for every type of dog lover on your list.
December 15, 2015 — Julie Hecht
A balanced look at the cats vs. cucumbers craze.
November 19, 2015 — Julie Hecht
Get scientific about dogs, from the comfort of your pajamas
November 5, 2015 — Julie Hecht
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