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Why Nicotine is Addictive
Researchers identify brain receptors in mice responsible for nicotine addiction

Discovery of ancient 'Hobbit' Species in Indonesia
Remains of a possible human-like "Hobbit" species found on island of Flores, Indonesia

Human Genome finally complete
The final 10% of the human genome has been sequenced

Learning another Language early on is good for our Brains
Learning a second language during childhood boosts the language part of the brain

Dyslexia is not the same in all Languages
The part of the brain affected by dyslexia depends on culture and language

Will Space Tourism take off?
SpaceShipOne has won the XPrize of $10 million

How contagious is the Bird Flu Virus?
Bird flu may have passed from daughter to mother, raising fears about further contagion

The Risks for Premature Babies
A major study on premature babies and the likelihood of their suffering from brain damage

Deaf Nicaraguan Children invent their own Sign Language
Deaf Nicaraguan children invented a sign language by themselves

Marathon Mice
"Marathon mice" have just one gene modified to give them super stamina