Here’s a fun test: Dab some blush onto the forehead of a six-month-old baby and plop them in front of a mirror. They might look at their reflection with curiosity but ignore the rouge. Redo the ...

It isn’t until about two years of age that a human being can recognize the image in the mirror as a reflection of herself. It takes time for us to pass the mirror test. And we’re pretty special in ...

A modified version of the classic mirror test suggested that roosters recognize their reflections. By Darren Incorvaia The idea of a chicken running around with its head cut off, inspired by a ...

If you're not really into salt-water tanks or don't spend a lot of time in coral reefs, there's still a high probability you may have heard of the bluestreak cleaner wrasse fish. Likely because last ...

Alex Jordan had just surfaced from a dive off the coast of Corsica when he called me back last summer. “We’ve put mirrors in the wild,” he said. “It’s always a bit of a nightmare.” With the help of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Mice may be one of only a small group of mammals that can recognize ...

What Is the Mirror Test? The mirror test is a scientific experiment developed by psychologist Gordon Gallup Jr. in 1970 to measure self-awareness in animals. The test involves placing a visible mark ...