Jul 22 2011
Have You Hugged a Neanderthal Today? Probably!
Your ancestors probably had sex with Neanderthals -- which makes you part-Neanderthal. Now get over it.
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Jul 18 2011
All Non-Africans Part Neanderthal, Genetics Confirm
If your heritage is non-African, you are part Neanderthal, according to a new study.
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Jun 13 2011
The Playboy Gene: Promiscuity Can Be Inherited
The genetic predisposition to play the field appears to be locked into the DNA of socially monogamous species, including humans.
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May 17 2011
As Boomers Retire, Millennials Make Their Mark
While it is impossible to predict the future, experts say that population changes tend to follow patterns.
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Mar 17 2011
Multitasking on Phones Difficult for Older Adults
You may want to put down that cell phone next time you step foot through a busy intersection, especially if you're older.
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Feb 03 2011
Centenarian Advice on a Long Life
Centenarians offer advice on how to live over 100 years, but how good are the suggestions?
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Jan 06 2011
Humans First Wore Clothing 170,000 Years Ago
Our ancestors first put on clothes after the second-to-last Ice Age, when being nude must have been too cool for comfort.
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Dec 27 2010
Neanderthals Had a Sweet Tooth
Food found stuck between their teeth reveals that Neanderthals enjoyed cereals and other carbs.
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Nov 19 2010
World’s First Rock-and-Roll Song Identified
"That’s All Right Mama" by Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup is the song that launched a genre, according to one historian.
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Oct 05 2010
Neanderthals Were Compassionate and Caring
Neanderthals displayed a deep seated sense of compassion, according to British archaeologists who are studying the evolution of compassion in humans.
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