Hey lil' goat, can you tell the difference between a happy voice and an angry voice? Dogs tune into the tone of human voices. Do livestock? To find out, goatologists ran an experiment using a hidden speaker that broadcast two versions of the phrase "Hey, look over here." Marc Silver
Scientists can tell how fast you're aging. Now, the trick is to slow it down Longevity research is booming. Scientists are looking for ways to target the basic biology of aging. And here's the exciting part: Our biological age appears to be malleable. Allison Aubrey
Coronavirus FAQ: How long does my post-Covid protection last? When is it booster time? How long does immunity last after an infection? Are rapid tests always accurate? How often is a booster in order? In this installment of our FAQ series, we look into questions about "Covid time." Max Barnhart
To help these school kids deal with trauma, mindfulness lessons over the loudspeaker An elementary school in Florida, credits daily mindfulness lessons with helping students cope with stress — and turning the school around academically. The lessons are delivered through an app. Pien Huang
New gene-editing tools may help wipe out mosquito-borne diseases Scientists say gene-editing technology may eradicate a mosquito in the U.S. that spreads dengue and other diseases. Concerns remain about the possible environmental impact of bioengineered mosquitoes. Greg Allen
JN.1 takes over as the most prevalent COVID-19 variant. Here's what you need to know The CDC estimates that up to 86% of new COVID-19 cases stem from the latest mutation. The virus continues to evolve so rapidly that "our immune systems have not been able to keep up," an expert says. Vanessa Romo
Robitussin's maker recalls cough syrup for possible high levels of yeast The contamination, found in some eight lots of syrup that contain honey, could pose a serious risk to people with weakened immune systems. The Associated Press
Gene therapy shows promise for an inherited form of deafness Scientists report that gene therapy restored at least some hearing and speech for five out of six children with a rare form of genetic deafness. Rob Stein
5 victims of Puyallup crash identified, including 4 children The Pierce County Medical Examiner has identified all five victims of a deadly crash on state Route 512 in Puyallup early on the morning of Jan. 14. John Ryan
Raped, pregnant and in an abortion ban state? Researchers gauge how often it happens Researchers estimate nearly 65,000 rape-caused pregnancies have happened in states with abortion bans in effect since Roe v. Wade was overturned. The report is in JAMA Internal Medicine. Selena Simmons-Duffin
