* Activation of brain area found to predict
altruism:
A study might help reveal how the desire to help
others takes root in the brain.
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/070121_altruism.htm
* Black diamonds come from space, scientists claim:
Rare, dusky gems were once parts of massive
asteroids that struck Earth, scientists say.
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/070121_diamonds.htm
* Study: Nobel Prize may add two years to life:
Fame alone, independently of wealth, seems to give a
life-extending boost, two economists report
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/070118_nobel.htm
* Mother ducks cooperate on parenting:
For eider ducks, parenting is a negotiated joint
venture, researchers say.
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/070111_ducks.htm
* Earliest evidence of modern humans in Europe reported:
Modern humans who first arose in Africa moved into
Europe as early as about 45,000 years ago, a new
study indicates.
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/070111_humans.htm
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