Gender gaps, ACT scores and Iowa politics fact check
A Washington Post survey shows white women split 50-50 between parties while white men favor Republicans. Iowa ACT scores fell to 21.8 and protests grow over nonresident voters. Mike Deupree’s column in The Gazette notes the political and educational misreadings and offers tongue in cheek fixes.
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Fossil Shines Light on Early Upright-Walking Ancestor
A Kenyan shin bone linked to Australopithecus anamensis suggests upright walking began about 4 million years ago. The 120 pound, hairy ancestor likely lived in woodlands and spent most time on the ground, with a mix of human and apelike features. Researchers Alan Walker and Meave Leakey led the study, published in Nature.
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Scientists seek drug to curb binge eating cravings
AP reports Adam Drewnowski and others hunt for a drug to block brain opiates linked to craving in binge eaters, especially women. Naloxone reduces intake in bingers in a small study, but it must be given intravenously and has limits. researchers see a need for a range of treatments.
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Gazette Promotes Soybean Ink and Recycling Initiative
The Gazette notes its use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint to support sustainable printing. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton located at 4250 Sixth St SW or via the nearest recycling drop-off point.
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