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WHY HUMANS COOPERATE: ARGUMENT #294

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Hannah

On the face of it, cooperation is for fools. Why would you go hunting with someone else, if it means he’ll take half the meat? Why would you watch someone else’s kid, if it keeps you from finding food for … Continue reading →

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DEAR SCOTLAND: BRUSH YOUR TEETH, SAVE YOUR BRAIN

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Hannah

People who are missing a tooth — or more than one — are at a much greater risk to die of a stroke, according to a Scottish study. They’re also facing higher than average odds of cardiovascular disease, and just … Continue reading →

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SEA OTTER SLAUGHTER: CULPRIT? THEY CAUGHT HER!

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Hannah

Who killed the sea otters found on the beaches of Monterey Bay in 2007? Only a blind and heartless criminal could harm such a fuzzy-faced and endearing little creature. Well, it seems a band of just such criminals has been … Continue reading →

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MONO, OR MULTI: WHAT’S YOUR MORBIDITY PATTERN?

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Hannah

If you haven’t hit your 40s yet, you may not know this: All the body parts you so long took for granted fall apart. Now a study shows that this occurs in specific patterns: Anxiety travels with one set of … Continue reading →

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MASSIVE MEATHEADS REJOICE: YOUR FAT HEAD IMPLIES INTELLIGENCE!

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Hannah

Lumbering fat-heads come out on top, in the latest in a long line of studies trying to link body type to intelligence. Bigger is smarter! I’m trying to work up some enthusiasm. Woo-hoo! This gang measured head circumference, height, and … Continue reading →

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