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South Korean Autism Rates Head North
South Korea just sent autism prevalence rates surging north. Autism spectrum disorders affect an estimated 2.64 percent of the nation’s schoolchildren, or about 1 in 38 youngsters, a new study finds.
Multitaskers Better at Spotting ‘Invisible Gorilla’
People who don’t see unexpected happenings while concentrating on a task often have difficulty with what amounts to mental multitasking.
Fresh Evidence Adds Weight to Human Ancestor’s Identity
Fossils described last year as representatives of an ancient species critical to human evolution have re-entered the scientific spotlight and set off a new round of debate over the finds’ true identity.
Orangutans Use Simple Tools to Catch Fish
Orangutans swim about as well as they fly, but research on three Indonesian islands shows that these long-limbed apes nonetheless catch and eat fish.
Sleep Quality May Be Tied to Covert Brain Wave
A covert brain wave seen in awake brains may help determine how deeply people sleep and how much noise is needed to rouse a sleeper.