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Scientists have discovered the source of wisdom in the human brain, it was revealed today.

Experts have pinpointed the part of the brain that guides people when they are battling with difficult moral dilemmas, according to a study.

Highly-sophisticated brain scans show that the response is linked to certain areas usually associated with primitive emotions of sex, fear and anger.

The findings, revealed by the Observer, are to be published in the Archives of General Psychiatry.

They are a significant departure into an area of expertise that has long been regarded as one of religion and philosophy.

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Hippo Secretions May One Day Protect Humans From Sunburn

Posted on: Tuesday, 17 March 2009, 12:20 CDT

A new study suggests that a red-colored glandular secretion known as "hippo sweat" contains microscopic structures that scatter light, protecting the hefty mammals from burns, Discovery News reported.

The scientific community is already looking into developing a similar product inspired by hippo sweat that could benefit humans.

The study’s co-author Christopher Viney said it would also be beneficial to replicate the antiseptic and insect-repellent characteristics of the sweat, to obtain a four-in-one product made up of sunscreen, sunblock, antiseptic and insect repellent.