Researchers from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), Universidad de León (ULE) and São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil have developed an indicator that is more robust, clear and fair than "impact factor," ...
Other
Nov 29, 2024
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The U.N.'s Human Development Index provides new explanations for the success of Europe's first mega settlements.
Archaeology
Nov 29, 2024
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Our bodies are remarkably skilled at adapting to changing environments. For example, whether amid summer heat or a winter freeze, our internal temperature remains steady at 37°C, thanks to a process called homeostasis. This ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 29, 2024
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The climate crisis stands as the most pressing challenge of our generation, yet effective legal responses remain elusive. Political polarization and the influence of special interest groups have stalled meaningful regulatory ...
Environment
Nov 29, 2024
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A study published in the journal Evolution and Human Behaviour has uncovered fascinating insights into gender roles and cooperation in hunter-gatherer societies. The study, entitled "Bargaining between the sexes: outside ...
Evolution
Nov 29, 2024
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Our bodies are remarkably skilled at adapting to changing environments. For example, whether amid summer heat or a winter freeze, our internal temperature remains steady at 37°C, thanks to a process called homeostasis. This ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 29, 2024
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At the end of year one, when they are five or six, all children at state schools in England must take a test called the phonics screening check. The check measures their ability to use synthetic phonics—an approach to teaching ...
Education
Nov 29, 2024
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The purpose of presidential term limits is to protect democracy and ensure democratic competition. In recent years, however, many African presidents have attempted to amend constitutions to pursue extended mandates. For example, ...
Political science
Nov 29, 2024
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Social media posts containing misinformation evoke more moral outrage than posts with trustworthy information, and that outrage facilitates the spread of misinformation, according to a new study by Killian McLoughlin and ...
Social Sciences
Nov 29, 2024
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The Nebra Sky Disc, which is more than 3,600 years old, is a unique find of international standing and has been part of the UNESCO "Memory of the World" register since 2013. It can be considered one of the best-researched ...
Archaeology
Nov 29, 2024
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