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The ability to learn new motor skills is a lifelong prerequisite for mastering everyday tasks independently and flexibly. 

For years, the University of Toronto’s Elizabeth Edwards and her team have been developing a potent mix of microbes that can chow down on toxic chemicals.

Green turtles are more likely to swallow plastic that resembles their natural diet of sea grass, new research suggests.

The fear predators inspire in their prey can leave long-lasting traces in the brains of wild animals, comparable to effects seen in humans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Though the brain is a very slow machine, its capabilities exceed typical state-of-the-art, ultrafast artificial intelligence algorithms.