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3D Mapping Reveals 52-Foot Megaripples from Chicxulub Asteroid in Louisiana
Massive megaripples, formed by the tsunami after the Chicxulub asteroid impact 66 million years ago, have been mapped deep beneath Louisiana using 3D seismic data. The formations, averaging 52 feet in height and spanning 900 square miles, offer new insights into the force of the ancient tsunami and its global impact. Scientists suggest these findin...
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Men Grew Taller, Heavier Than Women Over The Past Century: Study
An average female's height increased 1.9 per cent from 159 cm to 162 cm during the first half of the century, while average male height rose 4 per cent from 170 cm to 177 cm.
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Bikes for Short Riders
Finding the right motorcycle for riders of average height, of around 5 feet 4 inches, is no longer an issue. Read on for details.
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Global Calorie Intake May Rise With Increasing Body Weight And Height Of People: Study
Average body height and body size are increasing in most countries around the world. This means that more food needs to be eaten by people to maintain the higher weight. Rising Body Mass Index (BMI) and body height are leading to a considerable increase in global calorie requirements.
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Body Size May Influence Women's Lifespan More Than Men's
While physical activity is linked to longevity in both sexes, the more time men spend being physically active add to their chances of reaching old age, while 60 minutes a day was associated with the best chance for women for longevity.
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Increase in Height May Prompt Future Generations To Eat More Food Than Today
The changes in eating habits may arise due to increase in average height and weight of the following generation.
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People Will Require More Food Due To Increase In Height: Study
An average person in the future will require more food than today due to changes in eating habits and increases in height and weight, suggests new research.
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The New Don Bradman? Quirky Steve Smith Rises To Exalted Heights
Steve Smith's career average of 62.32 from 59 Tests places him second only in Test history to Don Bradman, whose average of 99.94 at the pinnacle was forged from 1928-48.
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Military Men's Height Can Influence Depression Risk
Both short and tall men in the military are more at risk for depression than their colleagues of average height, a study shows.
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Risk appetite withstands Fed shift, dollar surges
Global markets have reacted surprisingly well to the long-dreaded decision by the Federal Reserve to trim its stimulus, with Wall Street stocks at record heights and the dollar above 104.00 yen for the first time since 2008.
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3D Mapping Reveals 52-Foot Megaripples from Chicxulub Asteroid in Louisiana
Massive megaripples, formed by the tsunami after the Chicxulub asteroid impact 66 million years ago, have been mapped deep beneath Louisiana using 3D seismic data. The formations, averaging 52 feet in height and spanning 900 square miles, offer new insights into the force of the ancient tsunami and its global impact. Scientists suggest these findin...
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Men Grew Taller, Heavier Than Women Over The Past Century: Study
An average female's height increased 1.9 per cent from 159 cm to 162 cm during the first half of the century, while average male height rose 4 per cent from 170 cm to 177 cm.
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Bikes for Short Riders
Finding the right motorcycle for riders of average height, of around 5 feet 4 inches, is no longer an issue. Read on for details.
-
Global Calorie Intake May Rise With Increasing Body Weight And Height Of People: Study
Average body height and body size are increasing in most countries around the world. This means that more food needs to be eaten by people to maintain the higher weight. Rising Body Mass Index (BMI) and body height are leading to a considerable increase in global calorie requirements.
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Body Size May Influence Women's Lifespan More Than Men's
While physical activity is linked to longevity in both sexes, the more time men spend being physically active add to their chances of reaching old age, while 60 minutes a day was associated with the best chance for women for longevity.
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Increase in Height May Prompt Future Generations To Eat More Food Than Today
The changes in eating habits may arise due to increase in average height and weight of the following generation.
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People Will Require More Food Due To Increase In Height: Study
An average person in the future will require more food than today due to changes in eating habits and increases in height and weight, suggests new research.
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The New Don Bradman? Quirky Steve Smith Rises To Exalted Heights
Steve Smith's career average of 62.32 from 59 Tests places him second only in Test history to Don Bradman, whose average of 99.94 at the pinnacle was forged from 1928-48.
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Military Men's Height Can Influence Depression Risk
Both short and tall men in the military are more at risk for depression than their colleagues of average height, a study shows.
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Risk appetite withstands Fed shift, dollar surges
Global markets have reacted surprisingly well to the long-dreaded decision by the Federal Reserve to trim its stimulus, with Wall Street stocks at record heights and the dollar above 104.00 yen for the first time since 2008.
