Men over 40 are almost six times more likely to father a child with autism than younger men, according to a new study.
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Older Fathers Increase Risk of Having Autistic Children
Mice Give Birth to Rats
Researchers have successfully produced baby rats from mice, confirming the theory that different animal species could become surrogate parents to one another.
The Benefits of Crying
Humans are the only animals who shed tears of emotion. Babies cry because of hunger or any unpleasant feeling. What about adults? Would you use crying as a way to release your emotions?
Leonardo Da Vinci Gets Nailed
Saimir Strati speaks in front of the portrait of Leonardo Da Vinci, which he created with industrial nails, at the International Centre of Culture in Tirana September 4, 2006.
Survey: Students Spend More on Love than Books
China: A survey conducted this summer suggests students in Shenyang University lavish most of their money on the opposite sex.
Molecular Computers Work as Mini ID Tags
Molecules programmed with basic logic instructions have been developed that could serve as tiny ID tags for identifying individual cells or nano-devices. The technique, called molecular computational identification (MCID), could produce tens of millions of unique tags.
Huge Rise in Teen Oral Sex
National statistics on teen fellatio have only recently been collected, but the trend seems to be real. Johns Hopkins University Professor Jonathan Zenilman, an expert in sexually transmitted infections, reports that both the adults and the teenagers who come to his clinic are engaging in much more oral sex than in 1990. For men and [...]
The Coming World of Luxury Convenience
Nothing gets the creative juices flowing like combining two leading trends. So, how about upgrading convenience stores? For inspiration on how to do it, check out Harrods 102 in London, a recently opened luxury convenience store across the street from its famous Food Halls.
