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Which test do scientists use to identify whether an animal can recognize itself?

recognize

[rek-uhg-nahyz] / ˈrΙ›k Ι™gˌnaΙͺz /




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But women who have spent years managing other people’s domestic uncertainty recognize the sensation.

From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026

Now seems a perfect time for Mr. Warsh to recognize that.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

“Scammers recognize this and devote a lot of time to develop the trust needed to exploit the victim.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

Antigens are substances that the immune system can recognize and respond to, while antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system that help identify specific targets.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

In desperation I turned, just in time to see Regan dart belowdecks with a single-minded purpose I’d recognize anywhere.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

Notably, the ranking recognizes the value of cross-pollination in its “industry expertise” indicator.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Activated T cells carry a surface receptor called CXCR3 that recognizes CXCL10, allowing the cells to follow its chemical signals.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

"MMA recognizes the ocean floor surrounding American Samoa carries cultural, economic, and environmental significance, requiring that the pursuit of national security and energy readiness is balanced with rigorous environmental stewardship," he added.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

Like virtually everyone in her generation, Kay recognizes the ground broken by Taylor Swift.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Moreover, he recognizes that not every individual makes progress; rather, it is what he calls l’homme universel, human beings collectively.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

Researchers have also long recognized that people tend to favor language associated with goodness and low aggression.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

Even economists, who overwhelmingly deplore protectionism, have long recognized its political appeal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

"We get satisfaction from the idea that our craftsmanship is recognized in other countries and that people see value in handmade things," Miguel Reynoso, a 58-year-old papel picado producer, told AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

He immediately recognized echoes of Baroque painting in Hodges’ loose, expressive brushwork, his agile handling of shadow and light.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

The plants that he recognized, he named out loud in Latin, as C.C. had taught him from her books.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

The show credits every collaborator for each work, acknowledging the expertise and skill that goes into turning artists’ visions into reality, and recognizing that the papermill’s artisans are artists in their own right.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

“Investors are increasingly recognizing the enormous commercial potential of this convergence between AI and precision medicine,” Meng wrote.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026

Then, for a miserable stretch, several Red Line stations I frequented seemed to stop recognizing it.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

Even when a person is fully unconscious under general anesthesia, their brain may still be doing something remarkable: processing language, recognizing patterns, and even anticipating which words will come next.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026

As if recognizing their exhaustion, the grandfather announced that they would take a break.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh


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