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Being exposed to faces or images that you associate with your home country primes you to think in your native tongue, a new study shows
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Scientists keep finding reasons why fathers matter. They also think it's not a bad idea for dads to ask their kids, "How am I doing?"
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Cracking the Code of the Human Genome
Genetic information gathered from centuries-old exhumed bones reveals that the infection hasn't changed much in the past 1,000 years
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Languages that evolve at high elevations are more likely to include a sound that's easier to make when the air is thinner, new research shows
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A 120,000-year-old rib bone, originally found in Croatia, shows that tumors aren't always caused by exposure to pollution
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Cooking may be more than just a part of your daily routine, it may be what made your brain as powerful as it is
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Among the new technology geared to preventive health care is an app that tracks your social behavior and has been described as a human "check engine" light
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The British king's remains, discovered in a parking lot, were dropped in an awkward position in a grave that wasn't dug large enough
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By analyzing every tiny facial gesture, voice inflection or even how quickly we tap out a text message, devices are getting good at reading our emotions
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Some scientists think we'll be able to define great art by analyzing our brains when we see or hear it. Critics say don't hold your breath
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A new geographic analysis of millions of tweets provides a remarkably broad view of humanity, by language, location and other factors
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Among then: They answer a lot of questions and their spit is good for us
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They're mining it and selling it. But don't worry, it's all anonymous. Maybe
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Cracking the Code of the Human Genome
Any two modern-day Europeans, even those living on opposite sides of the continent, may be more closely related than they might think
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Cracking the Code of the Human Genome
Scientists have found a way to slow the aging process. Unluckily for us, they've only been able to do it in mice
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Companies will rely more and more on analyzing mountains of data to determine who's the best fit for a job
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We find different pitches attractive because of the body size they signal—and a touch of breathiness is crucial to take the edge off deep voices in men
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Some say the best way to improve American education--and get teachers more respect--is make them take challenging entry exams like doctors and lawyers do
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A new study shows that fathers and mothers are equally capable at knowing their infant's unique cry—if both contribute to parenting equally
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A chemical analysis of early 1900s medicines, billed as cure-alls, revealed vitamins and calcium along with toxic compounds
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