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August 21, 2026 at 03:58 PM
Scientists Gave Dogs MRIs and Learned That They're Surprisingly Good at Distinguishing Between Human Emotions, Even Some Negative Ones
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Scientists used MRIs to discover dogs are surprisingly adept at distinguishing between a range of human emotions, highlighting their deep understanding of their owners.
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