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• ‘Little Ice Age’ caused by death of 55-million Indigenous people after colonization: study

  Colonization of the Americas at the end of the 15th century killed so many people, it disturbed Earth's climate, according to a new study.

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2019
  
• Cats do not cause mental health problems, study says

  Researchers are refuting previous studies linking cat ownership to the development of psychotic symptoms, but still warn of other possible associated dangers.

  Health

  Feb 22, 2017
  
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• These are the genes that may explain why you have a unibrow, bald spot or grey hair

  Scientists have been meticulously studying genetics and how they make up our appearance and now they say they’ve discovered the first gene identified for greying hair.

  Health

  Mar 2, 2016
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• Most of Canada’s oilsands must stay in ground if world to limit global warming: report

  British researchers have concluded that most of Canada's oilsands will have to be left in the ground if the world gets serious about climate change.

  Environment

  Jan 7, 2015
• Fat but fit? New research debunks ‘healthy obesity’ theory

  Is it possible to be fit but fat? While theories suggest that there is “healthy obesity,” new British research is debunking that controversial notion.

  Health

  Jan 7, 2015
• Cartoons kill: study finds kids’ animated films have more death than adult movies

  When it comes to violence in films forget about the works of Scorsese and Tarantino. A new study suggests children's animated movies can be just as rife with murder and mayhem

  Education

  Dec 16, 2014
• Growing noses and ears? UK campaign cites lab-created body parts

  In a north London hospital, scientists are growing noses, ears and blood vessels in a bold attempt to make body parts in the laboratory.

  Health

  Apr 9, 2014
• Google buys artificial intelligence startup in UK

  Google says that it has purchased the British startup DeepMind, an artificial intelligence company founded by a 37-year old former chess prodigy and computer game designer.

  Tech

  Jan 27, 2014