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Men hunt and women gather? Large analysis says the long-held idea is flat-out wrong
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Scientists studying hunter-gatherer societies around the world discovered the stereotypes that men were hunters and women were gatherers was wrong.

Breast cancer screening should start at age 40, expert task force says
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A task force of experts recommended that female patients be screened for breast cancer starting at age 40.

25 amazing women in science and math
By Tom Garlinghouse last updated
From the first woman to win a Nobel Prize to the discoverer of jumping genes, here are some of the women who have made major contributions to science and mathematics.

Protective childbirth tattoos found on ancient Egyptian mummies
By Kristina Killgrove last updated
Some ancient Egyptian mothers got tattoos that were likely meant to protect them during childbirth and during the postpartum period, an analysis of their mummies reveals.

Men's and Women's Personalities: Worlds Apart, or Not So Different?
By Rachael Rettner last updated
Men and women's personalities are worlds apart, a new study says, but other researchers say it ain't so.

Men's and Women's Personalities: World's Apart, or Not So Different?
By Rachael Rettner last updated
Men and women's personalities are worlds apart, a new study says, but other researchers say it ain't so.

Talk, Talk, Talk: One Thing We Do Better than Apes
By Meredith F. Small last updated
Chat is what humans are all about.

The Shocking Truth About Married Girls
By Meredith F. Small last updated
Why does marriage at a young age bother us so much in Western culture?
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