Danish scientists analysed hairs from a male in Greenland which had been preserved in permafrost for around 4,000 years. They were able to propose certain characteristics of this individual – known as ‘Inuk’ – such as his skin colour and hair thickness.
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By Malcolm Ritter, The Associated Press
2010/02/10 13:35:00
Scientists have pieced together most of the DNA of a man who lived in Greenland about 4,000 years ago, a pioneering feat that revealed hints about his appearance and even an increased risk of baldness.
2010/02/11 04:30:00
Two trendy North American retail chains have washed their hands of Alberta's high-carbon oil sands, as environmentalists intensify a campaign to...
Business | Companies
2010/02/10 14:11:00
Google can now tell you what people you know have to say about your search results
Business | Companies
2010/02/09 14:58:00
Google introduces its own form of social media technology.
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2010/02/09 11:54:00
An Alberta researcher has found that “third gender” men have a strong tendency to help raise nieces and nephews.
2010/02/09 04:30:00
Vestas, the world's largest maker of wind turbines, could be the next green giant to set up shop in Ontario, the Star has learned.
2010/02/09 04:30:00
Once known as a smog-choked place to avoid, Mexico City has seen its air quality improve drastically since the early '90s.
2010/02/09 04:30:00
In the Chinese zodiac it's a symbol of energy, courage and awesome power.
2010/02/09 04:30:00
Blogs, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook have given people unprecedented power to document, discover and discuss perceived problems at major institutions...
2010/02/09 04:30:00
Nuclear power plants in Pickering and Darlington have different futures under a proposal now being finalized, the Star has learned.
2010/02/09 04:30:00
Angry TTC riders vented their frustration yesterday by hijacking a Facebook group meant to be a forum for transit workers .
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2010/02/08 11:13:00
Endeavour and six astronauts rocketed into orbit Monday on what’s expected to be the last nighttime launch for the shuttle program, hauling up a new...
2010/02/08 04:30:00
Handheld vacuums suck. But generally not enough.
