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Discovery News - Human News
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Human News looks at what makes us human. From our genes to our stem cells, our psychology to how we perceive music, explore the mysteries of the human condition.
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FAA: Requiring Airline Seats Endangers Children
Experts say infant air travelers should be in their own seats for safety; the Federal Aviation Administration will not enforce the recommendation.
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Sexiest Dance Moves for Men Identified
Men looking to attract women on the dance floor just got a leg up from science.
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Human: Sea Creature Collector: Cool Jobs
Thresher sharks, spiky urchins and sea snails are just a few creatures Eddie Kisfaludy fetches from the ocean. Discovery News' James Williams reels in the details.
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Japan Detects Antibiotic-Resistant Superbug
The first case of an antibiotic-resistant "superbug" surfaced in South Asia and has triggered a global health alert.
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Low Vitamin D Linked to Schizophrenia
There may be a link between sunlight, vitamin D and children's brain development.
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9/11 Imprint Persists in American Brains, Bodies
Nine years after the attacks of 9/11, the psyches of people who were even distant from the events, show permanent changes.
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Why Americans Think Obama is Muslim
New psychological research helps explain why many people believe misinformation about people-- including why Obama is believed to be Muslim.
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Brain Exercises Can Accelerate Mental Decline
Challenging your brain can delay dementia. But when it happens, symptoms progress more quickly.
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Human: Barrios Unidos Offers Alternative to Gangs
Former gang members lead a healing circle as part of Barrios Unidos, a group that works to provide alternatives to gangs. Young people are encouraged to talk about their experiences in a safe environment. Jorge Ribas reports.
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Gang Alternative Movement Gains Momentum
Seven percent of U.S. teens belong to gangs. A new movement hopes to bring that number down.
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Chilean Miners Suffering Like Soldiers
Forget astronauts. The experiences of combat soldiers can teach the trapped miners even more, say psychologists.
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‘Orphan’ Film Adoption Fears Unfounded
In 2009, senators and congressmen joined adoption groups in protesting a horror film called 'Orphan', fearing it would lead to hatred of orphans and a drop in adoptions. A year later, was the concern fact or fiction?
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Resort Attracts Men With Virtual Girlfriends
Would you want to spend a romantic weekend with the virtual love of your digital life?
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Migraine Clue Found in Gene Variant
A genetic variant is linked to people who have migraine-related abnormalities in the nerves and blood vessels in the brain.
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Katrinas Floods Dropped Childrens Lead Levels
Hurricane Katrina, while devastating, had one bright side: It caused lead levels in children to drop due to a fresh soil layer.
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Facebook Friending Leads to Jail
A man has been sentenced to four months in prison for "associating" with others via Facebook.
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How Does Salmonella Get Into Eggs?
With more than 2,000 people sickened from salmonella-tainted eggs, we find out just how the bacteria get inside.
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First Cannibals Ate Each Other for Extra Nutrition
Why did our ancestors eat each other? Simple: They were hungry.
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Brains Hardware Key to Decision-Making
Is your brain connected to the neural equivalent of broadband or dial-up?
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Drinking Water Proven to Help Weight Loss
Adding science to years of anecdotal claims, scientists find that dieters who drink two cups of water before meals lose more weight.
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