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How heroes and psychopaths are more similar than you think

Mon, Jun 17, 2013 12:39 PM
by Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience
Certain psychopathic traits are linked to heroic behavior, suggesting that they may be adaptive.

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Australian mountaineer fails to solve long-time mystery

Wed, May 26, 2010 7:11 AM by Agence France-Presse

Massive snowfall prevented him from searching for the body of Andrew Irvine and photographic evidence that he reached Everest in 1924.
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What's the food equivalent of your soda?
Wed, May 26, 2010 6:58 AM by Siel Ju
See how many calories you're drinking, thanks to a clever visualization from Eat This, Not That. Then help make the bad-for-you drinks less easy on the wallet.
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Don't be fooled by high SPF numbers
Tue, May 25, 2010 12:13 PM by Siel Ju
A high SPF rating often has little to do with strong sun protection, according to Environmental Working Group's new report.
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Breathing soil bacteria makes you smarter
Tue, May 25, 2010 6:17 AM by Bryan Nelson
Scientists have observed that ingesting or breathing in a common soil bacterium found in nature reduces anxiety and improves learning.
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Snacking and its discontents
Mon, May 24, 2010 12:10 PM by Siel Ju
'Food Politics' author Marion Nestle argues that junk food is too cheap and readily available -- while her audience nibbles on free M&M-studded cookies.
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Controversial autism doctor says 'I'm not going away'

Mon, May 24, 2010 11:04 AM

Video: Dr. Andrew Wakefield, who claims children's vaccinations are linked to autism, says he'll continue his research despite having his medical license revoked.
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American boy, 13, becomes youngest to conquer Everest

Sat, May 22, 2010 12:05 PM by Agence France-Presse

Jordan Romero now only has to climb the Vinson Massif in Antarctica to become the youngest person to climb the highest peaks on all 7 continents.
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Can chocolate fight aging and make your skin glow?

Thu, May 20, 2010 11:00 AM by Katie Reid and Silke Koltrowitz, Reuters

Research firm works with chocolate companies to make flavanol-packed bar.
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Chemical sweep yields hope in malaria battle

Wed, May 19, 2010 8:39 PM by Agence France-Presse

Malaria affects a quarter of a billion people worldwide, and claims upward of 850,000 lives every year,
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Kite-skiing for the environment
Wed, May 19, 2010 6:46 AM by Siel Ju
Photographer and activist Sebastian Copeland has started a perilous 1,367-mile trek across Greenland to draw attention to global warming.
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Asthma supplement tainted with lead
Tue, May 18, 2010 3:57 PM by Siel Ju
FDA warns consumers to avoid Vita Breath, an asthma supplement that claims to promote 'better health' but actually contains problem levels of lead.
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Par for the course for NJ golfer
Fri, May 14, 2010 3:17 PM by Katy Rank Lev
Beached whale survives thanks to golfer's quick thinking.
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Dog allergies: How to treat Fido's allergies
Thu, May 13, 2010 10:59 AM by Morieka Johnson
Here are 8 tips for helping dogs that suffer from allergies.
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Liquid mountaineering

Tue, May 11, 2010 9:01 AM

Video: A group of extreme dudes walk on water as part of a new sport.
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California rolls: Corn syrupy sushi
Mon, May 10, 2010 1:31 PM by Siel Ju
Got California rolls from the grocery stores for a healthy lunch? Check to see if your meal's rolled with high fructose corn syrup.
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