Short people have shortage of genes.
Height is mostly passed down through families but scientists have so far only identified specific gene characteristics to explain about 10 per cent of the difference between people’s heights.
Secret of internal alarm clock discovered that allows some to get by on just four hours’ sleep
People who had two copies of the gene ABCC9 slept significantly less than people with two copies of another version.
Scientists discover a gene that controls how long we sleep has been explaining why some people have their own internal alarm clock.
Moscow View – world’s tallest observation wheel
Moscow View
In a bid to bolster tourism in Moscow, plans are underway to build what could become the tallest observation wheel in the world. (Pics)
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Brains of psychopaths are different
Brain scans of psychopaths shows differences in structure and function of brain.
Brain images of prisoners show important differences between who are diagnosed as psychopaths and those who aren’t, according to a new study from University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers.
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Elderly heart patients prefer longevity over quality of life
Survey found three quareters of elderly heart failure patients wouldn’t trade a longer life with symptoms for a shorter life without them.
Many doctors might assume tha when an elderly patient’s chronic disease is impossible to cure they would prefer to improve the quality of their remaining life rather than extend it as it is. Most of the time those doctors would be mistaken, according to a new study.
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The Coming Collapse of Bitcoin?
Futurist Thomas Frey: In 2008 the entire world was beginning to panic as our global financial systems teetered ever so close to total meltdown. Major banks were either failing or near failure and the entire house of cards seemed to be one 10 of clubs away from becoming a meaningless flat stack in the middle of the table.
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The Twist Bridge
Twist bridge
This bicycle and pedestrian bridge spans roughly 42 meters. The bridge is called ‘The Twist’ bridge for its contorted and sculptural lines. It connects the Holy-Zuid district and the Broekpolder over Vlaardingse Vaart in The Netherlands. (Pics)
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NASA nuclear-powered rover to search for life’s habitats on Mars
Artist’s conception depicts the rover Curiosity.
A nuclear-powered rover as big as a compact car is set to begin a nine-month journey to Mars this weekend to learn if the planet is or ever was suitable for life.
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Dreaming helps ease bad memories
Dreaming helps ease bad memories.
Fo you want help to ease those bad memories? Well, go to sleep and start dreaming – it can help you deal with bad memories, scientists say.
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Turkey researchers working hard to build a better bird
Eastern wild turkeys have that classic turkey look, but domesticated turkeys are generally bred with breasts so big that they can’t mate naturally.
A majority of today’s domesticated turkeys may not be able to fly, but their ancestors sure got around. Meleagris gallopavo, the quintessential New World bird, was already an Old World favorite by the time colonists in North America first celebrated any Thanksgiving feasts. Today’s turkey researchers are investigating the big bird’s genetic heritage and biology as part of an effort to improve several aspects of its cultivation.
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Daily stress leads to sleep texting
Sleep texting
Sleep texting is a new phenomenon sparked by the stress of daily life. People with the rare condition send incoherent text messages while asleep to their friends and family – completely unaware that they are doing it.
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Picky eaters more prone to develop allergies
Allowing children to be picky eaters could make them more prone to allergies.
Mothers have traditionally been told to ‘cocoon’ their children by avoiding high-risk foods during pregnancy and while breastfeeding to protect them from potentially dangerous reactions. But allowing kids to be picky eaters could make them more prone to allergies later in life, scientists have warned.
