Wednesday, December 4, 2013

World Science: Tidy Neanderthals?

* Tidy Neanderthals? Study probes their use of 
living space
:
Neanderthals didn't just throw their stuff
everywhere, but organized things, archaeologists
say.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/131203_neanderthals.htm


* "Strong evidence" of jet in Milky Way center:
A weak jet of high-energy particles characterizes
our galaxy's black hole, like many others, a study
indicates.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/131121_jets.htm


DNA "markings" may transmit learned 
experiences
:
So-called epigenetic changes have garnered increasing 
attention as a route by which nature transmits traits 
across generations.

http://www.world-science.net/exclusives/131201_epigenetic.htm


* Comet seems to survive solar approach:
Continuing a history of surprising behavior, Comet
ISON vanished from view then reappeared.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/131202_ISON.htm


* Find said to confirm time of Buddha's life:
A sixth-century B.C. wooden shrine may be associated
with the Buddha's birth, researchers say.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/131125_lumbini.htm


ADDITIONAL NEWS


* "Hippie chimp" quickly losing ground to 
people: study

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/131126_bonobo.htm

* Scientists identify brain area responsible for bird 
smarts
:
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/131128_corvid.htm

* A price on happiness? Study cites $36,000:
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/131127_happiness.htm

* Scientists ID brain region that helps you make 
up your mind
:
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/131124_brain.htm

* Ancient wine cellar spills secrets:
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/131122_wine.htm



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