Hunters and busybodies: Researchers use Wikipedia to measure different types of curiosity
The study from Penn and American University draws on psychology, philosophy and network science to better understand the different ways ...
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Researchers deconstruct ancient Jewish parchment using multiple imaging techniques
Analyses of the materials in the scrolls helps put the object into an historical context and guides conservators in future ...
Engineering a way out of climate change: Genetically modified organisms could be the key
Scientists explain how genetically engineered organisms can help us diminish atmospheric carbon and tackle climate changeCredit: @BioDesign Research @Nanjing Agriculture ...
Simpler models may be better for determining some climate risk
Credit: NOAA Typically, computer models of climate become more and more complex as researchers strive to capture more details of ...
Different from a computer: Why the brain never processes the same input in the same way
Credit: Stephani/ MPI CBS Rustling leaves, light rain at the window, a quietly ticking clock - muffled sounds, just above ...
New book examines human right to health, pushes for rating system for pharma companies
Credit: Oxford University Press Every human being has the right to health and new initiatives should be put in place ...
Running in Tarahumara culture
Long distance runnersCredit: Lieberman, Daniel E. "Running in Tarahumara (Rarámuri) Culture," just published in Current Anthropology (v61, no. 3 (June ...
A loving ‘outsider’s’ bird’s eye-view of China’s transformation
World Scientific publishes 'China's Millennium Transformation, the Belt and Road Initiative,' an unusual book by Da Hsuan FengCredit: World Scientific ...
New research examines links between religion and parental support from non-family members
Credit: University of Otago "Be fruitful and multiply" says the Bible, and worldwide religious people tend to have more children ...
Opposition to sexual- and gender-minority rights linked to support for Christian dominance
Credit: Graphic by Michael B. Vincent CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Many Christian and political conservatives in the U.S. support legislation to ...
Radiocarbon dating pins date for construction of Uyghur complex to the year 777
Credit: Andrei Panin Dating archaeological objects precisely is difficult, even when using techniques such as radiocarbon dating. Using a recently ...
UVM author reveals Thoreau’s relevance for today’s environmental and democratic crises
Bob Pepperman Taylor new book published by Notre Dame PressCredit: UVM Photo BURLINGTON - Bob Pepperman Taylor, the Elliott A. ...
Religiousness linked to improved quality of life for people with HIV
Credit: Children's National Hospital Adults living with HIV in Washington, D.C., were more likely to feel higher levels of emotional ...
Why collapse is not always a bad thing
New book provides an analysis of the process of failure and collapse, and outlines principles that help us manage these ...