Dogs can tell if you're scared or sad
fMRI scans show happiness, fear, anger, and sadness have distinct brain activity patterns in doggy brains.
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fMRI scans show happiness, fear, anger, and sadness have distinct brain activity patterns in doggy brains.
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fMRI scans show happiness, fear, anger, and sadness have distinct brain activity patterns in doggy brains.
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https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/08/dogs-can-tell-if-youre-scared-or-sad/