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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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Bake an eco-gingerbread house
Mon, Dec 21, 2009 7:55 PM by Siel Ju
Pick from one of three tasty little gingerbread homes to bake for your eco holiday celebrations.
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Woman rows alone across the Atlantic
Mon, Dec 21, 2009 1:52 PM by Katy Rank Lev
Endurance athlete Katie Spotz trying to raise awareness about clean drinking water.
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Making food fair
Fri, Dec 18, 2009 5:41 PM by Siel Ju
Fair Food Project's 3-video series shows how domestic workers, farms and companies can all benefit from a fairer farm labor system.
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Many school cafeterias aren't inspected
Fri, Dec 18, 2009 12:26 PM by Jessica A. Knoblauch
Recent investigation finds that more than 8,500 schools in the U.S. had no kitchens inspections last year.
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Airport noise does more than just annoy
Thu, Dec 17, 2009 4:52 PM by Jessica A. Knoblauch
New research finds that living near an airport can increase rates of stroke, high blood pressure, heart disease and depression.
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Cigarettes mutate smokers' genes
Thu, Dec 17, 2009 2:38 PM by Katy Rank Lev
Scientists at Cancer Genome Project want to decode the DNA for a tumor cell to better identify the mutations.
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San Francisco mayor backs mandatory cell phone radiation labels
Wed, Dec 16, 2009 6:06 PM by Jessica A. Knoblauch
If it passes, the measure will be the first in the nation to require manufacturers to reveal a phone's level of radiation.
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Knuckle crackers, take heed
Wed, Dec 16, 2009 2:39 PM by Jessica A. Knoblauch
Your grandma was wrong; the practice is annoying, but it doesn't cause arthritis.
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Plastic bag industry's ironic embrace of eco-laws
Tue, Dec 15, 2009 5:31 PM by Siel Ju
The plastic industry fights disposable bag bans with an ironic tool: The California Environmental Quality Act.
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Baby-faced people more likely to live into old age

Tue, Dec 15, 2009 2:01 PM

Looking younger may mean living longer, according to a new study.
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What's so eco-unfriendly about antiperspirant?
Mon, Dec 14, 2009 7:54 AM by Matt Hickman
Matt Hickman gives a rundown of the environmental damage and health risks associated with aluminum, the key ingredient that blocks your sweat glands and prevents moisture.
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How clean is your city's tap water?
Mon, Dec 14, 2009 6:50 AM by Siel Ju
A new water quality database lets you see how clean -- or polluted with chemicals -- your city's tap water is.
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Your body's big enemy? You're sitting on it
Fri, Dec 11, 2009 9:35 AM by Katy Rank Lev
Most of us spend our days on our behinds -- and it's killing us.
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What are some outdoor winter activities for my family?
Fri, Dec 11, 2009 6:34 AM by Chanie Kirschner
Chanie Kirschner recommends going to the park, the ice rink or the zoo during the chilly months.
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Green job market grows in California
Thu, Dec 10, 2009 6:22 AM by Siel Ju
Want a job? Find one faster by seeking out a green one. Three studies link sustainability with economic benefits.
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