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Scientists are largely clueless about the origins of static electricity. A quirky group of researchers aims to change that.
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Sad or afraid? Dogs may be able to read your face
A new brain-imaging study suggests that dogs may be able to distinguish between certain negative human emotions just by looking at people’s faces.
