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Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Shots - Health News
Korean Eunuchs Lived Long And Prospered
September 25, 2012 Korean researchers have found that eunuchs who worked for kings in ancient royal courts lived longer, on average, than other males who were in the inner circle. The provocative findings fit with other work that has shown an inverse link between longevity and reproduction: the greater the fertility, the shorter the life span.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Friday, September 21, 2012
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Shots - Health News
Who's Next In Line For A Kidney Transplant? The Answer Is Changing
September 20, 2012 The nonprofit in charge of distributing organs wants to revamp the system for distributing kidneys for the first time in 25 years. But some transplant specialists and bioethicists fear the changes could end up discriminating against some patients.
Science
Why Mental Pictures Can Sway Your Moral Judgment
September 20, 2012 Some dilemmas produce vivid images in our head — and we're wired to respond emotionally to pictures. That can trigger unconscious biases that influence our judgment of right and wrong.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Shots - Health News
Scientists See Upside And Downside Of Sequencing Their Own Genes
September 19, 2012 Prominent geneticists are getting their own genomes decoded, revealing the benefits and risks.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Shots - Health News
As Genetic Sequencing Spreads, Excitement, Worries Grow
September 18, 2012 The cost of deciphering a person's genetic code has dropped faster than the price of flat-screen TVs. But some experts are concerned that access to genomic information could stoke fears and invade privacy.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Science
What Drove Early Man Across Globe? Climate Change
September 17, 2012 Some of the biggest human migrations coincided with major changes in climate, according to a new analysis. Researchers say early humans set out in search of climates where more food was available. And some populations stayed put in certain locations because barriers like glaciers blocked their progress.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
13.7: Cosmos And Culture
A Neanderthal-Themed Park For Gibraltar?
September 16, 2012 Scientists and officials from Gibraltar are backing an idea to construct a Neanderthal-themed park.
Friday, September 14, 2012
The Salt
Love To Hate Cilantro? It's In Your Genes And Maybe, In Your Head
September 14, 2012 From stinky, crushed bugs to fresh citrus aromas, cilantro's flavor profile is a contentious issue. But is our opinion of the herb hard-wired in our genes, or can we learn to enjoy it? Scientists say maybe it's both.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
13.7: Cosmos And Culture
For How Long Have We Been Human?
September 13, 2012 It sounds like a straightforward question: When did we become human? But as commentator and anthropologist Barbara J. King suggests, the answers are multiple and entangled. An African archaeological site dated to 100,000 years ago holds some clues.
Friday, September 07, 2012
