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Do animals have orgasms?
By Elana Spivack published
Though research on sexual experience in nonhuman animals is limited to primates and rodents, there's reason to think that they have an "orgasm-like response" during sex.

Largest-ever brain 'connectome' built by having a mouse watch 'The Matrix' and 'Star Wars'
By Kamal Nahas published
Using advanced microscopes that capture brain cell anatomy and activity, a portion of a mouse's brain was mapped and rendered into a 3D atlas that creates new possibilities for neuroscience.

What are mRNA vaccines, and how do they work?
By Marilyn Perkins published
mRNA vaccines train the immune system in a similar way to traditional vaccines, but they use a different strategy to get there.

The science behind the 10 plagues of Egypt
By Live Science Staff last updated
Some of the diseases and natural disasters chronicled in the Book of Exodus can be explained by scientific theories.

Science of sleep quiz: How much do you know about sleep and dreams?
By Nicoletta Lanese, Emily Cooke published
Test your knowledge of how sleeping and dreaming work.

Flu: Facts about seasonal influenza and bird flu
By Mindy Weisberger published
Learn interesting facts about the flu, a viral infection that targets the respiratory system.

Colgate Kids battery-powered toothbrush review
By Joanne Lewsley published
Reviews A fun and affordable battery-powered toothbrush that’s sure to make brushing an enjoyable experience for little people.

What is hantavirus? The rare but deadly respiratory illness spread by rodents
By Emily Cooke published
Hantaviruses are spread by rodents and can cause deadly respiratory and kidney illnesses in humans. It recently killed Betsy Arakawa, actor Gene Hackman's wife, in a widely covered case.
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