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Welcome to today's edition of Nature Giving Us The Creeps! LOLz!

Scientists have discovered that dragonflies may not be so scatterbrained like other insects.

In fact, they have selective attention…just like humans.

Tags: brain, dragonfly, insects, neuroscience, science, selective attention

Yep…we kid you not…you can now wear a tail and wag your little heart out!

A Japanese company, Neurowear, has created a robotic tail that syncs with your brain.

If you're happy, wag it. If you're sad…wag it….slowly?

Check out the video (above) to learn more about your new tail!

Tags: brain, crazy, japan, neurowear, synching, tails, technology

Is it the cats who are insane or the scientists???

Researchers hypothesize that super friendly kitties who purr, rub your leg, and look all cutez and what not for food, are truthfully miniature psychopaths.

The study researched one cat, Otto (that's right…ONE CAT), and found out that

Tags: brain, cat, crazy, hunger, pets, psychology, research, science, wacky

Just more proof that monkeys could be our distant cousins!

A study by Japan's Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology found that monkeys have triggers in their brains that recognize other monkeys' mistake.

In layman's terms: Monkeys know when other monkeys do EPIC FAILS!!!

Tags: brain, fail, mistakes, monkeys, research, science

Chris Colfer's got a brand new roommate and he's loving it!

The Gleek stopped by a Chatsworth, CA shelter to adopt Brian - an 8 year old, 20 lb bundle of joy!

He went unrecognized and after only minutes to meeting his pet, he signed the adoption papers pronto.

Chris tweeted the following about his new friend:

It was heartbreaking to see so many sweet animals needing homes," he wrote. "Please think about rescuing!

Take heed folks, adoption is definitely the way to go!

[Image via Twitter.]

Tags: brain, cat, chris colfer, pet, twitter

There is a science behind why we like zoos!

New research shows that the human brain responds to animals like no other person, place, or thing.

The studies co-author Ralph Adolphs explained to Discovery News that –

"it is important for the brain to be able to rapidly detect animals. The reasons for this are probably several, but would likely include the need to avoid predators and catch prey."

The scientists found that neurons in the right amygdala (one of the two almond-shaped groups of neurons located deep within the brain) responded preferentially to pictures of animals, whether they were of cute little critters or threatening big beasts.

The research suggest that animals may even affect our emotions.

Maybe this explains why over 100,000,000 have watched Sneezing Panda!

[Image via WENN.]

Tags: animals, brain, cute, picture, predator, research, science, scientists, watch

The boys of the fab indie folk group Bon Iver LOVE cats!

There was always pussies around when the band records. Bon Iver frontman Justin Vernon would let his kitties — Flo and Melmon — hang around their studio recoding studio. Justin said:

"I'm really into my pets. They are a good thing to have around for your brain. It's good to take care of something other than yourself."

Justin's isn't the only one that adores Flo and Melmon. The band even features their furry friends on their totes official website!! What's the appeal of the cats? Justin told PEOPLE:

"They are just weirdos. Totally mutt cats, but they have a lot of love and hunt and play outside. They live the high life. I can't really have a dog with my lifestyle."

Ouch! We think that was a burn to dog lovers!

[Image via WENN.]

Tags: brain, cats, dog, friends, outside, pets, pussy, really