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By Chloe McIvor of Nature magazine A global effort has finally cracked the complex genome of the potato, which is published today in Nature.
Read More »"Project Nim" Reveals a Scientific Scandal
The most important sign language study done with an ape was surely the first one back in the 1960s, with Washoe, for it established that chimpanzees can use American Sign Language (ASL).
Read More »Jogging to music? Unplug for a safer workout
Distracted exercising may come with risks similar to those of distracted driving: Last year, for the first time in four years, pedestrian deaths rose — experts are blaming our beloved, never-leave-home-without-'em gadgets.
Read More »PGT: Montgomerie has good shot at 22nd straight Open
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Read More »How Environmentalists Can Respond to Americans’ Need for Personal Space
While reading about social science and environmental communication, I’ve noticed a gap between how environmentalists in the United States view personal space and how their audiences perceive it. If environmentalists tell audiences not to " say ‘eww’ to thrift stores ," avoid public transit , or live in suburbs , they may encounter resistance - not because their audiences are opposed to sustainable choices, but because they value personal space. Instead of overlooking personal space issues, environmentalists should address them constructively
Read More »GolfChannel: Exploring Northern Ireland
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Read More »Video: Fitness footwear put through the paces
You may have seen the ads for rocker bottom sneakers that promise to increase muscle tone, improve posture and better your bottom half simply by walking. But do these toning shoes and sneakers, and now toning clothing, really work?
Read More »Nicklaus plays down expectations for McIlroy
LONDON (AP) -American golf great Jack Nicklaus believes it's too early to describe Rory McIlroy as the sport's next superstar.
Read More »GolfChannel: Top 25 for the British Open
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Read More »Interactive: British Open handicap
NBCSports.com contributor Rob Bolton analyzes the top contenders, those in the running, and the long shots for the British Open, to be played at Royal St.
Read More »Video: U.S. Women’s Open: Day 3 wrapup show
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Read More »Dad, the Apollos and the End of Space Shuttle Era Sadness
I can't even recall a time that I wasn't cognisant of the fact that I lived in a country that actively pioneered space exploration. I remember sitting on wicker hassock in my Dad's study, as a child and asking lots of questions. Dad would light his pipe, lean back in his big red chair, blow circular smoke rings and try his best to answer them.
Read More »Haas takes two-shot lead at Pebble Beach
Jay Haas shot a 7 under 65 and took a two-stroke lead over three other players after two rounds of the First Tee Open on Saturday.
Read More »Long putt on No. 18 keeps Wie from missing cut
To make the cut at the U.S. Women's Open, all Michelle Wie had to do was roll in a twisting 35-foot putt in front of a packed grandstand overlooking the 18th green
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