Language
What’s the World’s Oldest Language?
Debate rages over which languages can claim to have the earliest origin
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Animals
Can Dogs Use Language?
The “button dogs” of TikTok seem to be learning human words. What’s really going on?
Sleep
Are Naps Good for You?
Here’s the science on whether naps have short- and long-term benefits for your health
Genetics
How Old Can Humans Get?
An expert on aging thinks humans could live to be 1,000 years old—with a few tweaks to our genetic “software”
Animals
Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Head to the Side?
The attentive and endearing doggy head tilt might indicate your pup is trying to process what you’re saying
Geology
Can Scientists Forecast Volcanic Eruptions?
Satellites and other technologies are spurring a new revolution in volcanic activity monitoring
Neuroscience
What Is Vagus Nerve Stimulation For?
The vagus nerve is the key information expressway between the brain and most internal organs. Researchers are now studying how stimulating it might improve mental and physical health
Exercise
How to Keep Muscles Strong as You Age
Here’s why older adults naturally lose muscle mass over time and how regular physical activity and resistance training can help
Cognition
What Causes Alcohol-Induced Blackouts?
In search of answers, a neurobiologist looks to rodents
Evolution
Humans Are All More Closely Related Than We Commonly Think
Humanity’s most recent common ancestor and so-called genetic isopoint illustrate the surprising connections among our family trees
