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TS: Mind-Melding practised by humans

Researchers studying human conversation have discovered the brains of listeners and speakers become synchronized, and this "neural coupling" makes for effective communication. In essence, the participants’ brains connect in a kind of "mind meld." Psychologist Uri Hasson from Princeton University wanted to find out which areas of the brain were active during speaking and listening
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TS: Cerne Abbas Giant 'inspires' fertility boom

A giant chalk man carved into a west country hillside is living up to its legendary status as a figure of fertility by producing a baby boom in the surrounding area. Since Victorian times, the 180ft Cerne Abbas Giant in Dorset has been said to cure childlessness and bless women with improved fertility. Now the women in
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TS: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attacks Octopus Paul

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the Iranian leader, says Paul the Octopus, the sea creature that correctly predicted the outcome of World Cup games, is a symbol of all that is wrong with the western world. He claims that the octopus is a symbol of decadence and decay among "his enemies". Paul, who lives at the Oberhausen Sea Life Centre,
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TS: Introducing Cornucopia, the food printer

US scientists have introduced a concept design of the "Cornucopia" or Digital Fabricator, a "personal food factory" able to print food from specified ingredients, with no waste at the point of cooking. The food printer is at the concept design stage, and would work by storing and refrigerating ingredients and then mixing them, cooking layers of the
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TS: Woman has surprise baby

A woman warned she would never become a mother was rushed to hospital amid fears she had an ulcer - and had a baby boy hours later. Lisa Witchalls, 25, had no idea that she was nine months pregnant when she made the dash to hospital after suffering intense stomach pains. Miss Witchalls said last night: 'It has
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