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Humans have 1 in 14,000 chances of going extinct next year – more than getting struck by lightning

Humans have 1 in 14,000 chance of going extinct next year – more likely than an individual has of being struck by lightning, study finds Looked at fossils and archaeological data from artifacts 350,000 years old  Calculated that humans have a 1 in 14,000 chance of going extinct any give year  This is of natural events, but… Read More: Humans have 1 in 14,000 chances of going extinct next… »

Medical News Today: New research may explain why evolution made humans ‘fat’

Scientists have compared fat samples from humans and other primates and found that changes in DNA packaging affected how the human body processes fat. Evolution made humans the ‘fat primate,’ researchers suggest. Our bodies need fat to store energy and protect vital organs. Fat also helps the body absorb some nutrients and produce important hormones.… Read More: Medical News Today: New research may explain why evolution made… »