6 traits you can thank Neanderthals for - from bad habits to bed times
Many humans have Neanderthal DNA, with Europeans and Asians having 1-2% and potentially 4% if from East Asia.
A genetic engineer has identified six physical traits and behaviors linked to Neanderthal DNA, including smoking, straight hair, early-bird behavior, severe COVID-19, and more. [ more ]
Smartphone data suggests conservatives do in fact have more fun
People's behavior and their politics are intertwined, as seen in smartphone data tracking.
Liberals tend to spend more time doing chores, being at home, and using social media, while conservatives spend more time at bars and parties. [ more ]
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is unhappy with Marcus Rashford's behavior and said he will deal with the England forward.
Rashford was absent from the United squad for a FA Cup match due to illness, but was able to train the following day.
This is not the first time Ten Hag has been frustrated with Rashford's behavior, as he previously criticized him for holding a birthday party and being late to a team meeting. [ more ]
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Young tyrannosaur died with a full stomach, remarkable fossil reveals
Paleontologists have discovered a juvenile tyrannosaur fossil with the partially digested remains of two birdlike dinosaurs in its stomach, providing insights into the behavior and diet of the predator.
The fossil was found in Alberta, Canada and is believed to be around 75 million years old. It is a juvenile Gorgosaurus, a smaller cousin of the famous Tyrannosaurus rex. [ more ]