Archaeologist debunks the myth of "the nearly naked Bushmen"
It is said that "clothes maketh the man."
Archaeology
Dec 14, 2018
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Prison sentences do not just penalise those behind walls
In reality many of the relatives of prisoners are also subjected to harsh penalties by the State. Innocent people, who do not deserve to be punished, but who nevertheless live in the shadow of a prison. Why have we chosen ...
Social Sciences
Dec 10, 2018
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Terrorism studies and the struggle for primary data
From the 1980s to the present day, many of the field's most influential scholars have lamented that a majority of articles rely on literature review-based methodologies and do not present any new, first-hand insights. Instead ...
Social Sciences
Nov 5, 2018
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Crises can lead to new opportunities
Crises can have a positive outcome for companies. When they see the challenges and changes in the environment as a new normal, they can use it as an opportunity to engage in more ambitious innovation efforts.
Economics & Business
Oct 25, 2018
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How the house sparrows came to be
House sparrows are closely associated with humans and are found in most parts of the world. By investigating the DNA of several species of sparrows, researchers have shown that the house sparrow diverged from a sparrow in ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 2, 2018
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Old images give new insight on climate change
When studying climate change, it is often a problem that reliable, comparable data go back just a few decades. Long time series are in high demand, especially when it comes to the Earth's cryosphere, consisting of glaciers, ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 10, 2018
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Bamboo-eating Bale monkeys could still be saved from extinction
There are fewer than 10,000 surviving Bale monkeys in Ethiopia, and they prefer to eat only bamboo – but the bamboo forests are shrinking, and local farmers harass or kill monkeys when they try to eat cultivated foods. ...
Plants & Animals
May 15, 2018
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Research reveals origins of Middle Ages altarpieces
It was previously believed that altarpieces from the late Middle Ages were made in Germany. New research shows that several of them were made in Norway.
Archaeology
Mar 9, 2018
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How does internet use affect well-being?
Social media can increase happiness and nurture your social circle. But depending on who you are, social media can potentially also make you unhappy and more isolated.
Social Sciences
Feb 26, 2018
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Radical methods for infected implants
Molecules that are more often known for their potential to cause cancer may have a new, health-promoting role. Scientists are now discovering how these "radicals" may be used to prevent infections and promote the long-term ...
Biochemistry
Jan 9, 2018
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