Turns out, brain scans are remarkably good at predicting political ideology
It looks like the biological and neurological roots of political behavior run much deeper than previously thought.
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It looks like the biological and neurological roots of political behavior run much deeper than previously thought.
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EU officials say the move will save time, money, and tackle e-waste.
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Talk about turning a problem into an asset.
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Oh no, not this again.
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