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  Modern Life May Be Pushing Human Minds Beyond Their Limits

  

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  An 'evolutionary mismatch' is leading to significant problems in physical and mental health, a new study suggests, from obesity to anxiety. Read on below – and follow ScienceAlert for more evidence-based health news.

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  Human Evolution May Be Undergoing a Major Shift Right in Front of Our Eyes

  

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  Scientists argue humanity may be entering a major evolutionary transition, where culture becomes the dominant force shaping survival. Read on to find out how – and follow ScienceAlert for more discoveries about the past, present, and future of humanity.

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  World's Richest 10% Are Costing Earth Trillions, Study Finds

  

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  We've heard that the world's wealthiest 10 percent are disproportionately responsible for environmental damage. Now, scientists have estimated just how much, in cold hard cash, those damages are worth. Read on below – and follow ScienceAlert for more updates on the global environment.

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  Apr 9

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