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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: human nature

human nature stories: 3 news summaries

They Don't
Call Him Fido
for Nothing

Dogs are ethical, full
of natural goodness, scientist says

May 16, 09 5:58 PM CDT
(Newser) - Science is finally catching up to what dog owners have known all along: Canines are ethical. After thousands of hours studying dogs—once dismissed as "furry automatons," an author said—animal behaviorist Marc Bekoff concluded that they possess the capacity for empathy and compassion, the hallmarks of morality.... More »

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animal behavior • human • canine behavior • empathy • Harvard • emotion • dog • human nature • canines • morality

OPINION

 Don't Blame It All 
 on Global Warming

Some use it as excuse to ignore pressing local issues

Aug 3, 08 7:57 AM CDT
(Newser) - Global warming is a serious issue—but it shouldn't blind us to other immediate environmental concerns, writes Joel Achenbach in the Washington Post. “Humans are environment-destroying creatures by nature" and ruining the earth in any number of ways—but instead of paying attention to pressing local issues, every disaster... More »

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climate change • environment • global warming • human nature

10 Un-PC Truths About Human Nature

From gender dynamics to suicide bombers, facts are facts

Jul 7, 07 12:59 PM CDT
(Newser) -
  1. Men like blond bombshells (and women want to look like them)
  2. Humans are naturally polygamous
  3. Most women benefit from polygamy, while most men benefit from monogamy
  4. Most suicide bombers are Muslim
  5. Having sons reduces the likelihood of divorce
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list • psychology • politically incorrect • human nature

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