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Anthropology

A lion’s bite marks a fatal fight with a possible Roman-era gladiator

The first skeletal evidence of a gladiator show or execution involving an exotic animal comes from a Roman British man with bite marks from a lion.

Psychology

Uncertainty is on the rise. Here’s how people can cope

Societal upheaval can trigger uncertainty, which makes people susceptible to cognitive traps. Experts suggest some simple tools can help.

Neuroscience

Mouse brains hint at why it’s so hard to forget food poisoning

Scientists mapped a neural circuit that associates an unfamiliar flavor with food poisoning symptoms in mice.

Animals

How science can help you train your puppy

Puppies with a good grasp of basic gestures, self-confidence and impulse control grow into well-behaved adults, a new study suggests.