Hunter, gatherer, vegetarian masterchef? Neanderthals cooked and ate plants and vegetables, a new study of Neanderthal remains reveals.
Researchers in the US have found grains of cooked plant material in their teeth. More here.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Neanderthals cooked and ate vegetables
Hunter, gatherer, vegetarian masterchef? 
Political views 'hard-wired' into your brain
Tories may be born not made, claims a study that suggests people with right wing views have a larger area of the brain associated with fear.
The brains of MPs and students were examined Photo: CORBIS
Scientists have found that people with conservative views have brains with larger amygdalas, almond shaped areas in the centre of the brain often associated with anxiety and emotions. More here.
16 of the Dumbest Things Americans Believe -- And the Right-Wing Lies Behind Them
November 13, 2010 |
Americans are often misinformed, occasionally downright dumb, and easily misled by juicy-sounding rumors. But while the right wing is taking full advantage of this reality, the Left worries that calling out lies is "rude." More here.
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