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Sigal Samuel

Sigal Samuel

Senior Reporter

    Latest articles by Sigal Samuel

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    New York just became the first state to ban cat declawingNew York just became the first state to ban cat declawing
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    Animal advocates call it a win — but others argue it’ll make things worse for cats.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    Breakups really suck, even if you’re a fishBreakups really suck, even if you’re a fish
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    A study finds that when some fish lose their chosen mates, they become more pessimistic.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    Elon Musk reveals his plan to link your brain to your smartphoneElon Musk reveals his plan to link your brain to your smartphone
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    Step one: Drill holes in the skull. Step two: Implant “threads” into the brain.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    You’ve heard of lab-grown meat. Now there’s lab-grown ice cream.You’ve heard of lab-grown meat. Now there’s lab-grown ice cream.
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    Scientists have created a vegan treat that requires absolutely zilch from cows.

    By Sigal Samuel
    How your brain invents morality
    Neuroscience

    Neurophilosopher Patricia Churchland explains her theory of how we evolved a conscience.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    If aliens call, what should we do? Scientists want your opinion.If aliens call, what should we do? Scientists want your opinion.
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    In the age of fake news, researchers worry conspiracy theories would abound before we could figure out how — or if — to reply to an alien message.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    China is installing a secret surveillance app on tourists’ phonesChina is installing a secret surveillance app on tourists’ phones
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    It scans for Quran passages, Dalai Lama photos, and other things the authorities don’t want you to bring into Xinjiang.

    By Sigal Samuel
    How your brain invents morality
    The Highlight

    Neurophilosopher Patricia Churchland explains her theory of how we evolved a conscience.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    A guy made a deepfake app to turn photos of women into nudes. It didn’t go well.A guy made a deepfake app to turn photos of women into nudes. It didn’t go well.
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    The quick rise and quicker fall of an app that would’ve made any woman a potential victim.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    The biggest threat facing the US, according to the first Democratic debateThe biggest threat facing the US, according to the first Democratic debate
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    One candidate said it’s none other than President Trump.

    By Sigal Samuel