Universal father 270 000 years old study
Washington based study tracing the human genetic roots places the first common male ancestor about 270 000 years ago. Yale's Robert L. Dorit notes humanity is genetically uniform and very young, with all tested men sharing the same Y chromosome pattern. The Science report analyzes 38 men from major populations.
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Washington
Robert L. Dorit
Yale University
Earth
Dorit
Science
Journal of the American Associa
Tion For the Advancement of Science
Moon origin study boosts giant-impact theory
A NASA Clementine data-based study argues the Moon has far less iron than Earth and distinct composition, supporting the giant-impact origin. University of Hawaii scientist Paul Lucey says Earth and Moon formed from different materials, narrowing competing theories while noting more work is needed for acceptance.
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Science
Journal of the
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Graham Ryder
Lunar and Planetary Institute
Houston
Lucey
Ryder
Earth
Five of eight pregnancies lead to births
Washington AP report shows 6.5 million American women were pregnant in 1992 with five out of eight pregnancies resulting in live births. The study cites 1.5 million abortions 900000 miscarriages and stillbirths and 4.1 million births overall. Black and Hispanic women show higher pregnancy rates and abortion likelihood.
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Washington
National Center For Health Statistics
Stephanie Ventura
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Alan Guttmacher Institute
Ventura
POW MIA stamps go on sale Memorial Day nationwide
A stamp honoring prisoners of war and missing in action will debut Memorial Day. It goes on sale at 12 01 a m in front of Postal Service headquarters in Washington and at booths during memorial ceremonies nationwide. At about 9 a m President Clinton will unveil the stamp at the White House with a ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial featuring Postmaster General Marvin Runyon.
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Gontay
Postal Service
Clinton
White House
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Marvin Runyon
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