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  1. Life

    Belly bacteria boss the brain

    One type of gut microbe sends antianxiety messages through the vagus nerve, changing the behavior of mice.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  2. Psychology

    Men’s spatial superiority takes cultural cues

    Some societies may nurture comparable spatial skills in males and females.

    By Bruce Bower
  3. Humans

    Willpower endures

    A person's ability to resist temptation stays constant throughout life, study suggests.

    By Laura Sanders
  4. Humans

    Recession-sensitive parenting

    Economic downturn led to temporarily more severe parenting tactics among genetically predisposed mothers.

    By Bruce Bower
  5. Physics

    Solar cells could get quantum boost

    A quantum trick to merge atomic energy levels might boost the power of semiconductor lasers and improve the efficiency of solar panels.