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Can animals count?: Neuroscientists resolve long-standing debate

DNVN - Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in understanding number sense in animals by proving the presence of distinct number sense in rats. This finding provides an important animal model for studying the brain foundation of numerical skills and impairments in humans.

DNVN - Nuclear power provides nearly 20% of the United States' electricity today. The United States has the largest nuclear fleet in the world, with 92 scattered reactors. Many of these power plants have been in operation for more than fifty years and are nearing the end of their expected lifespans.