quinta-feira, 15 de junho de 2017

Wild Science: The science of dishonesty, ripples in space-time, our warming planet, and more

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Our ability as a society to separate truth from lies is under unprecedented threat—but there’s no denying that lying is part of what makes us human. How and when do we learn to lie? What are the psychological and neurobiological underpinnings of dishonesty? Where do most of us draw the line?

In our June 2017 cover story, we take you inside the science of dishonesty and introduce you to some of the world’s most infamous liars, schemers, storytellers, and hoaxers.
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Bizarre Black Holes Revealed by New Space-Time Ripples
For the third time ever, scientists have confirmed the detection of gravitational waves washing over Earth—distortions of space-time made three billion years ago by two colliding black holes.
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A Warming Planet Jolts the Iconic Creatures of the Galápagos
The species that inspired Darwin’s theory of natural selection are facing new challenges.
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A Bengal Tiger Gets a CAT Scan
Dr. Cameron Whittaker is a veterinarian in Sydney, Australia, who specializes in eye care for animals. One of his most unusual, splendid patients: Indira, a 220-pound Bengal tiger with failing vision. Saving the tiger’s sight was a challenging nine-month effort.
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Explorers Track Struggling Polar Bears Across Russian Arctic
Russia may contain more polar bears than any other country, but scientists are only beginning to understand them—while racing against melting ice that threatens their existence.
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