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Modern TV Shows Teach Kids Fame Is No. 1 ValuePopular TV shows reflect shifting values, with fame jumping from 15th to 1st place in importance.
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Depression in Pregnancy Linked to Childhood AsthmaStress or depression during pregnancy may be associated with a greater risk of asthma for the baby, a new study suggests.
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What's the Origin of Friday the 13th?human-behavior -
Your Mother Was Right: Good Posture Is ImportantSitting or standing up straighter actually decreases your sensitivity to pain, a new study shows.
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How Your Smartphone Affects Your VisionHow close you hold your Blackberry or iPhone may influence your eyes' visual demands.
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New Dino Finding: Warm-Blooded, Nimble BeastsBy analyzing tiny holes in the thigh bones of dinosaurs, researchers were able to gauge their metabolic rate.
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Hypoallergenic Dogs Not Allergy-Proof, Study FindsSo-called hypoallergenic dogs do not have lower household allergen levels than other dogs, a new study shows.
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Image Gallery: Remarkable Bionic AnimalsFrom eagles to elephants, creature-tailored prosthetics and orthotics have improved the lives of thousands of animals.
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Gallery: Eye-Catching Bioluminescent WondersBioluminescence, or when light is produced by an organism using a chemical reaction, is most commonly found in marine life, but it can also be seen in animals and insects on land.
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National Income Tied to Heart Disease and StrokeAn analysis of heart disease and stroke statistics from 192 countries showed that the burden of these two diseases varies is closely linked to national income.
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States Ranked Best to Worst on Science EducationCountdown A new ranking system shows that most schools are doing a poor job of preparing students for science and engineering careers.
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4 Species of Jewel Beetles DiscoveredResearchers have discovered five new species of the beautiful jewel beetles.
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Tuna Need Urgent Protection, Study ConcludesFive of the eight species of tuna are now in the "threatened" or "near threatened" categories of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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Lost Glow-in-the-Dark 'Ghost Mushrooms' RediscoveredA species of bioluminescent, or glow-in-the-dark, mushrooms has been rediscovered and reclassified in Brazil.
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Gray Whales Adapted to Survive Past Climate ChangesGray whales survived many cycles of climate change over millions of years, thanks to a surprising ability to adapt.
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Beauty Is in the Brain of the BeholderThe same area of the brain becomes activated when you observe visual beauty such as a painting, or auditory beauty like your favorite song.
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Gallery: Glowing Aquatic LifeBioluminescence, or when light is produced by an organism using a chemical reaction, most commonly occurs in sea creatures.
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Ancient Israeli House Surprises ArchaeologistsThe structure is the best-preserved four-room home from the Kingdom of Israel, dating back some 3,000 years ago.
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Trying to Get Pregnant? Brush Your TeethGum disease can lengthen the time it takes for a woman to get pregnant by about 2 months, a new study suggests.
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Pollution May Change Your BrainLong-term exposure to air pollution can lead to learning problems and depression, a study on mice suggests.
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Pigeons Recognize Human FacesWild pigeons are not fooled by a change of clothes.
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Why Faces of Other Races Look AlikeThe reason behind why people are less likely to remember a face from a racial group different from their own may have to do with how the brain memorizes faces, a new study suggests.
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Gallery: Our Amazing SunFrom sundogs to solar pillars, we've put together a gallery of remarkable solar activities.
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Impulsive Gamblers Are More Superstitious, Study SuggestsThe flawed reasoning may keep gamblers gambling.
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