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The evolutionary history of humans' ability to eat starch
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How Neanderthals and Other Early Humans Evolved to Eat Starch
Two new studies found that ancient human ancestors carried a surprising diversity of genes for amylase, an enzyme that breaks down starch.5 hours ago -
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Global water cycle off balance for 'first time in human history': Report
The world’s water cycle is out of balance ”for the first time in human history,” according to a new report. The Global Commission on the Economics of Water, which is made up of global experts, ...3 hours ago -
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With Jets and Ships, China is Honing Its Ability to Choke Taiwan
China’s large-scale military exercises are encircling Taiwan and testing the island’s defenses. They also raise the risk of conflict, accidental or otherwise.20 hours ago - China -
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Family rushed to hospital after eating toxic mushrooms
The local fire department said the family became sick after eating wild mushrooms that one of them "found in the woods".4 days ago -
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11 hospitalized in Pennsylvania after eating wild mushrooms
Eleven people were hospitalized after they ate wild and apparently toxic mushrooms last week, a fire agency that serves Pennsylvania Dutch Country said.3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
How the UN Human Rights Council promotes dictatorships over human rights
The UN Human Rights Council has elected some of the world's most oppressive regimes, including Qatar, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia, to its membership, leading to a mockery of its ...2 days ago - United Nations -
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These Smart Glasses Will Read Your Emotions and Watch What You Eat
A new type of smart glasses from Emteq Labs have cameras pointed inwards, aiming to track your life and quantify how you’re feeling—and what you’re eating.2 days ago
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Israeli official confirms Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in Gaza
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Texas execution tied to 'shaken baby syndrome' death is in limbo amid legal fight
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