Science News for Kids » behavior http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org Publication of the Society for Science & the Public Wed, 22 May 2013 00:29:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Perfect pacifier http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2013/05/in-people-and-mice-carrying-a-baby-calms-it/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2013/05/in-people-and-mice-carrying-a-baby-calms-it/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 16:01:40 +0000 Stephen Ornes http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=16863 A mother’s arms can calm a crying infant, say scientists. The tactic works for mice, too, only those mammals use their mouth to cradle their young. Credit: iStockphoto

In people and mice, carrying a baby calms it]]> A mother’s arms can calm a crying infant, say scientists. The tactic works for mice, too, only those mammals use their mouth to cradle their young. Credit: iStockphoto

In people and mice, carrying a baby calms it]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2013/05/in-people-and-mice-carrying-a-baby-calms-it/feed/ 0 Another buzz for bees http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2013/03/another-buzz-for-bees/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2013/03/another-buzz-for-bees/#comments Sun, 24 Mar 2013 17:00:22 +0000 Stephen Ornes http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=16111 The caffeine in some flower nectar gives bees a memory boost, a new study shows. Credit: Image courtesy of Geraldine Wright

Blooms are more memorable when their nectar contains caffeine]]> The caffeine in some flower nectar gives bees a memory boost, a new study shows. Credit: Image courtesy of Geraldine Wright

Blooms are more memorable when their nectar contains caffeine]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2013/03/another-buzz-for-bees/feed/ 0 When the nose no longer knows http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/12/pollution-can-endanger-aquatic-animals-by-damaging-their-sense-of-smell/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/12/pollution-can-endanger-aquatic-animals-by-damaging-their-sense-of-smell/#comments Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:40:03 +0000 Roberta Kwok http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=15131 Clown fish raised in acidified waters don’t respond properly to smells. For example, they swim toward the scent of a predator instead of away from it. Credit: Simon Foale, ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies

Pollution can endanger aquatic animals by damaging their sense of smell]]> Clown fish raised in acidified waters don’t respond properly to smells. For example, they swim toward the scent of a predator instead of away from it. Credit: Simon Foale, ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies

Pollution can endanger aquatic animals by damaging their sense of smell]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/12/pollution-can-endanger-aquatic-animals-by-damaging-their-sense-of-smell/feed/ 0 Baby’s stress can last decades http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/12/babys-stress-can-last-decades/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/12/babys-stress-can-last-decades/#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:37:03 +0000 Stephen Ornes http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=15012 Scientists have found a connection between stress early in life and anxiety later on. Credit: iStockphoto

Early stress may impair adult behavior, especially in girls ]]> Scientists have found a connection between stress early in life and anxiety later on. Credit: iStockphoto

Early stress may impair adult behavior, especially in girls ]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/12/babys-stress-can-last-decades/feed/ 0 The teenage brain http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/10/the-teenage-brain/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/10/the-teenage-brain/#comments Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:20:22 +0000 Amanda Leigh Mascarelli http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=14423 The brain releases dopamine when something makes us feel good — like pulling off an exciting trick. The strength of this “feel good” response in teens helps explain why they sometimes chance real risks. Credit: iStockphoto

Adolescence triggers brain — and behavioral — changes that few kids or adults understand]]> The brain releases dopamine when something makes us feel good — like pulling off an exciting trick. The strength of this “feel good” response in teens helps explain why they sometimes chance real risks. Credit: iStockphoto

Adolescence triggers brain — and behavioral — changes that few kids or adults understand]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/10/the-teenage-brain/feed/ 0 Risk-taking linked to Ritalin http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/10/risk-taking-linked-to-ritalin/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/10/risk-taking-linked-to-ritalin/#comments Fri, 05 Oct 2012 18:25:15 +0000 Stephen Ornes http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=14338 In a new study, people without ADHD who took Ritalin took greater chances than those who didn’t take the drug. Credit: istockphoto

People who inappropriately take the prescription drug to become more alert may also become more reckless]]> In a new study, people without ADHD who took Ritalin took greater chances than those who didn’t take the drug. Credit: istockphoto

People who inappropriately take the prescription drug to become more alert may also become more reckless]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/10/risk-taking-linked-to-ritalin/feed/ 0