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Tuesday, February 21, 2006 |
Earth Hurtles Toward 6.5 Billion. On Saturday, the planet's population will hit the landmark 6.5 billion mark. The bad news: That's more than some say the planet can support. The good news: Um, er... population growth is slowing? By Joanna Glasner. [Wired News: Top Stories]
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Study Links Diet Quality with Alcohol Drinking Patterns. Unhealthy alcohol drinking patterns may go hand-in-hand with unhealthy eating habits, according to a new study. Examining diet quality of individuals who drink any kind of alcoholic beverage, researchers found that people who drink the largest quantities of alcohol — even infrequently — have the poorest quality diets. [Science Blog -]
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Infants show innate numerical sense. In a study that could shed light on how infants first grasp the concept of number--as well as the evolutionary origins of that ability--researchers have found evidence that babies have an abstract numerical sense even before they learn to talk. [Science Blog -]
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