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New discovery about the evolution of life
Humans may not have existed on Earth without the combination of two prokaryotes - small life forms without cell nuclei.
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The Easter Island compound extends the life of the mouse
The Easter Island giant rocks were eroded, but they have existed for centuries.
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Outwardness helps to live longer
An American study has concluded that long-lived people are more extroverted than others.
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Social relations are important for baboons
The baboons that mothers have a close relationship with other females are more likely to survive to adulthood than those nurtured by less-than-social mother monkeys.
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American crocodiles hold the mystery of dinosaur life
During 540 million years ago, the concentration of oxygen on the earth fluctuated strongly.
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Agile people live longer
People who respond quickly and vigorously in life seem to live longer than those with slow movements, a study has revealed.
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Conservatives are satisfied with life
Individuals with conservative views often feel happier than radicals, because they always find a reasonable explanation for social inequalities.
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Life originates from volcanoes
The first seeds of life on Earth were formed by the eruption of volcanic lava.
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Body odor does not change throughout life
Each of us has a characteristic smell, like every finger has its own fingerprint, and it doesn't change even when we switch to another diet.
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Glaciers withdraw, small life forms appear
The research team at the University of Colorado in Boulder worked at an altitude of 16,400 minutes in the Andes, Peru discovered how the barren, inert land after the col…
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Most of us are hypocrites
Most of us, whether admitted or not, are hypocrites. We value others more rigorously when evaluating ourselves.
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The role of grandparents in the family
The first nationwide survey of youth relations with grandparents showed that grandparents involved in the nurturing process can contribute to their happiness and well-be…
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Why shouldn't a mobile phone be used while driving?
People think that talking on a mobile phone while driving doesn't seem safe, but what happens in the brain when it combines these two activities doesn't prove it.
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Living near the park is still lazy to exercise
Living close to a green place does not make people exercise much more, researchers say.
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Serotonin is related to impulsiveness
A new study by Cambridge scientists showed that the neurotransmitter serotonin, which acts as a chemical message between nerve cells, plays a decisive role in controllin…