Lots of "other news" today!
- Sense of smell keeps on sniffing, even as we get older.
- How the past, present, and future are reconstructed in our minds.
- Composites of "hottest" and "nottest" faces...
- ...and an explanation of what's going on here.
- A new (to me) carnival, "Brain Blogging" -- strives to go "beyond the basic sciences."
- Action video games improve visual acuity (in addition to other visual abilities).
- Babies prefer faces to other images.
- Do schools ignore government requirements for curricula?
- Nice article on the best approach to decision-making.
- How "umming" helps speech.
- Darwin Day essay contest. Promote good science, win prizes!
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