News tagged with intellectual history
Book on ape evolution wins W. W. Howells Award
For the second time, Penn State University scientists Alan Walker and Pat Shipman together have won a national book award. A book they coauthored, The Ape in the Tree, A Natural and Intellectual History of ...
Sep 29, 2009 |
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Google aiming to close Motorola deal by Wednesday
(AP) -- Google is planning to complete its $12.5 billion acquisition of cell phone maker Motorola Mobility Holdings before Wednesday.
May 21, 2012 |
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Reinventing tragedy in the modern age
This year’s Cambridge series at the Hay Festival will include a debate about how we make “good tragedy” today.
May 11, 2012 |
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Architecture of experience
Krystal Tung ’13 wanted to follow the yellow brick road. When the Cabot House resident heard that this spring’s House musical would be “The Wizard of Oz,” she headed straight for the stage.
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May 03, 2012 |
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Archaeology expands beyond traditional scope into other sciences
The popular perception of archaeology is a team of dusty individuals in wide-brimmed hats unearthing treasures from a pharaoh's tomb or an ancient collection of Native American artifacts.
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Apr 30, 2012 |
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Mission to map 10 million species in 50 years
An incredible 18,000 new plant and animal species are discovered each year. But this number is dwarfed by the estimated 10 million more species yet to be discovered. It sounds like an impossible task, but ...
Apr 20, 2012 |
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Groups are the driving force of human evolution, Edward Wilson says
Plays well with others. There’s a reason that attribute is lauded, and it turns out to have evolutionary roots.
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Apr 09, 2012 |
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Mission critical: Species explorers propose steps to map biosphere
Scientists say worldwide collections, existing experts and technology make charting 10 million species in less than 50 years achievable; a necessary step to sustain planet’s biodiversity.
Apr 02, 2012 |
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Science under fire from 'merchants of doubt': US historian
Scientists are facing an uphill battle to warn the public about pressing issues due to dissenters in their ranks who intentionally sow uncertainty, says a US historian.
Mar 29, 2012 |
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Google's moves raise questions about 'don't be evil' motto
With its "Don't Be Evil" motto, Google Inc. has always held itself to a higher moral standard.
Mar 16, 2012 |
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Apple says it has created half a million US jobs
Apple, which relies on Asian contractors to manufacture its iPhones and iPads, said in a report released Friday that it has directly or indirectly created 514,000 jobs in the United States though its gadget ecosystem.
Mar 07, 2012 |
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