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- 'Speed gene' in modern racehorses originated from British mare 300 years ago, scientists claim
- Name (and eat) a cockroach for Valentine's day
- Babies are born with 'intuitive physics' knowledge, says researcher
- Foot and ankle structure differs between sprinters and non-sprinters
| 'Speed gene' in modern racehorses originated from British mare 300 years ago, scientists claim Posted: 24 Jan 2012 11:01 AM PST Scientists have traced the origin of the 'speed gene' in Thoroughbred racehorses back to a single British mare that lived in the United Kingdom around 300 years ago.  |
| Name (and eat) a cockroach for Valentine's day Posted: 24 Jan 2012 10:44 AM PST Valentines Day is upon us and there is no better way to say "forever" than with the gift of a cockroach.  |
| Babies are born with 'intuitive physics' knowledge, says researcher Posted: 24 Jan 2012 08:30 AM PST While it may appear that infants are helpless creatures that only blink, eat, cry and sleep, one researcher says that studies indicate infant brains come equipped with knowledge of "intuitive physics."  |
| Foot and ankle structure differs between sprinters and non-sprinters Posted: 24 Jan 2012 08:21 AM PST The skeletal structure of the foot and ankle differs significantly between human sprinters and non-sprinters, according to researchers. Their findings not only help explain why some people are faster runners than others, but also may be useful in helping people who have difficulty walking, such as older adults and children with cerebral palsy.  |
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