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Massive X-ray-Belching Black Hole Finally Fits Cosmic TheoryScientists have a new origins story for a massive black hole that spews X-rays as it orbits an even larger companion star.
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Freud Was (Half) Right About IncestPerhaps we are attracted to our opposite-sex parent because we find the familiar alluring.
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Marijuana Worsens SchizophreniaTaking a puff of marijuana can give schizophrenics a quick rush but hours later that high can turn into worse symptoms of the illness.
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New Links Found Between Poles and Equator
Connections could help explain ice ages, climate changes.
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Rare Mutations May Cause Common DiseasesRare mutations could be behind many common diseases, from autoimmune disorders to cancer to heart disease.
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Study of Dominant-Looking Men Yields Surprising ResultSomething in the faces of brown-eyed white men makes them appear more dominant than their blue-eyed peers.
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How Ancient Sea Reptiles Became Ferocious PredatorsAncient sea monsters were able to chase down prey thanks to a warm body temperature that kept their muscles humming even in cold water.
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Sack Tapping: Dangerous Game Hits Boys Where it Hurts
Teenage boys are playing a game called sack tapping, in which the sole purpose is to strike someone in the testicles.
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Human Ancestor's Ancient Home DebatedScientists dispute the claim that the human ancestor Ardi lived in a forested environment.
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Simple Memory Test Predicts Intelligence
The key to intelligence may be the ability to remember many things at once. A new memory test can predict this IQ.
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Warm Mothering May Protect Against DiseaseA loving relationship with mom growing up may keep the immune system in check later on.
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Being Bad at Relationships Is Good for SurvivalThough we might want a secure mate, evolution may have favored insecure individuals that are good for human survival.
