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Archive for September 2006

September 5, 2006

 

an ape looks away and scratches his chin as if he is concentrating

Apes Can Plan Ahead

They may not use wall calenders, but apes too have their ways of planning ahead.

September 6, 2006

 

Energy drinks and alcohol on ice

Caffeine And Alcohol

Does caffeine counteract certain ugly side effects of alcohol? Is there any reason to be wary of mixing the two substances?

September 23, 2006

 

two women jog on the beach

Working Out Your Arteries

Exercise regularly and you'll reap the benefits, but how, exactly, does exercise make us healthier?

September 23, 2006

 

a woman sleeping in her bed

Sleep Less, Weigh More

America is obsessed with diets, but sometimes gaining weight is more complex than calories in versus calories burned.

September 23, 2006

 

two pilots sitting in the cockpit

Airplane Navigation

How do modern-day pilots navigate their way at 35,000 feet?

September 23, 2006

 

twin baby girls in crib

Growth Hormones and Twins

Did you know that the rate of twin births in the United States increased by 32% between the years of 1992 and 2001?

September 23, 2006

 

an anti-littering ad for cigarette butts

Everybody Does It

Can anti-littering ads actually encourage people to litter more?

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