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Why do German nursery schools say no to toys?
Studies from the 80s show that toys are like opium - providing a sense of liberation.
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Poisoning - The most sophisticated method of causing murder in history
The history of poisoning is as old as human history. Death always entails abuse, the only way to survive the desire to usurp the heart, power and fame ...
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The formula creates mass murderers
Researchers have found a primitive formula that can create mass killers, including childhood abuse, autism and head injury.
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Using Facebook a lot makes you more lonely and negative
Rather than playing a direct role for friends and family, being shunned on social networks will make people feel their lives are more meaningless than usual.
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Revealing the reason why Rock music died young
Rock stars often die young, especially for solo performers, according to a new British study.
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Children bullied easily abused alcohol
According to a study by the University of Cincinnati, USA, both bullies and bullying children who are bullied when they grow up will tend to be addicted to alcohol.
Oceanography
New hope for marine ecosystems
Scientists have collaborated on a shocking assessment of the state of the marine fish and marine ecosystems.
Archeology
Startled about sexual assault in ancient Egypt
The ancient 3,000-year-old Egyptian papyrus found by experts was part of a document called Papyrus Salt 124.
Biology
Marijuana can change the decision making part of the brain
A study in mice said that marijuana use during adolescence could change decision-making areas in the brain.
Biology
New generation bee-friendly pesticides
Bees and other pollinators are needed for ¾ crops in the world, but they are severely reduced in recent decades due to destruction of habitats.
Biology
Nitrate - Danger of fertilizer abuse
Using too much fertilizer, especially nitrogen fertilizer in cultivation leads to excessive nitrate (NO3) and dangerous to consumers' health, scientists warn.
Biology
Not discovered 'explosive watermelon' in Vietnam
Information about watermelons in Jiangsu Province, China, burst itself, suspected of abuse of Forchlorfenuron growth stimulants. But in Vietnam, this situation has not y…
Biology
Abuse of antibiotics creates 'viruses'
An expert on infectious diseases confirms the emergence of 'viruses' carrying NDM-1 resistance genes as a result of using antibiotics in the country.
Animal world
The parrot swears
When meeting a lost parrot, the employees of the Scottish Animal Abuse Prevention Association (SPCA) were stunned to see it cursing, whistling and jumping.
Animal world
Frogs are standing on the brink of extinction
The frog foot trade for human consumption is pushing the animal to the brink of extinction, according to a new study by an international group of University of Adelaide…