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By dmunger on February 12, 2007.

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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