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Early North Americans made needles from bones of fur-bearing animals, archaeologists find
A Wyoming archaeological site where people killed or scavenged a Columbian mammoth nearly 13,000 years ago has produced yet another discovery that sheds light on the life of these early inhabitants of North America.
Archaeology
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How much for cash? Why the informal economy is bad for business, consumers and society
Who hasn't heard someone ask, "How much for cash?" While it may seem harmless, research reveals such demands contribute to a growing culture of informality in business.
Economics & Business
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Iranian women's bodies are becoming a battlefield
Authoritarian regimes rely on patriarchal structures to consolidate their power. In Iran, this partnership serves to control women's bodies.
Social Sciences
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Fallen ancient civilizations show us why we must not ignore climate warnings
In 1177BC, Amurapi, the last king of Ugarit in modern-day Syria, wrote in cuneiform on baked clay to the Hittite emperor Suppiluliuma II: "My father behold, the enemy's ships have come; my cities were burned, and they did ...
Archaeology
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Black Friday, the economic environment and the evolution of America's retail holiday
On November 29, American shoppers will rush to malls and retail stores for the day known as "Black Friday," the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season. Falling annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving, the event ...
Economics & Business
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What's the difference between gelato and ice cream? One contains more air
As the weather gets warmer, it's the perfect time for ice cream or a gelato. Who am I kidding? It's the perfect time year round.
Other
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Law firm use of data scientists grows alongside AI's challenges
Several top law firms are turning to specialists to beef up their artificial intelligence compliance practices in a way they wouldn't with more established areas of law.
Political science
7 hours ago
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Report highlights urgent need for age-appropriate housing solutions
A new report from the government-appointed Older People's Housing Taskforce has shed light on the critical shortage of suitable housing options for senior citizens.
Economics & Business
4 hours ago
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Aesthetics study examines music's influence on experience of art
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics (MPIEA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, have investigated how the combination of music and images influences the aesthetic perception of art, and what role the ...
Social Sciences
Nov 26, 2024
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To catch financial rats, a better mousetrap: New tool helps reveal companies' accounting tricks to hide problems
Enron. Lehman Brothers. More recently, General Electric and Supermicro. During the past quarter century, a variety of high-profile companies have been caught cooking their books.
Economics & Business
21 hours ago
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Study reveals mixed legacy of the 2012 London Olympics on promised urban regeneration
The 2012 London Olympics Games serve as a cautionary tale for local communities in host cities—a new study warns. The study by the University of Portsmouth analyzed 20 years of data, from 2001 to 2022. It looked at the ...
Economics & Business
21 hours ago
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The lasting influence of experiences: How memorable consumption shapes well-being and decision-making
Challenging the traditional view of consumption as an isolated, immediate event, Stefania Minardi of HEC Paris and Andrei Savochkin of Bocconi University's Department of Decision Sciences explore the idea that experiences ...
Social Sciences
22 hours ago
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When club teammates become World Cup rivals: Research reveals hidden tension when coworkers compete
In today's interconnected professional world, employees often have affiliations outside their primary workplace. This phenomenon can be harmless—or even beneficial—until two employees find themselves representing rival ...
Economics & Business
22 hours ago
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Genuinely ethical management begins with dismantling unscientific myths, says researcher
How does a nearly century-old study on employee productivity still influence our management thoughts? Jesse Kajosmaa's dissertation in Public Management at the University of Vaasa challenges established perceptions about ...
Social Sciences
23 hours ago
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Polling in the age of Trump highlights flawed methods and filtered realities
The results of the 2024 presidential election cement a trend in American politics: Polls cannot accurately gauge support for Donald Trump. In the 2016, 2020 and now 2024 elections, polls consistently underestimated Trump's ...
Political science
Nov 26, 2024
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Can we avert the looming food crisis of climate change? Mathematical model reveals critical threshold
Human activities are causing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels to rise, which increases the global average surface temperature—and poses a threat to crop growth. Escalating concerns about climate change's impact on ...
Mathematics
Nov 26, 2024
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Egyptologists discover a possible Ptolemaic temple in Athribis
Are the cliffs of Athribis hiding a former sanctuary? In the small Egyptian village near Sohag, about 200 kilometers north of Luxor, researchers from the University of Tübingen, supported by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism ...
Archaeology
Nov 26, 2024
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Mathematicians develop AI to forecast market interest rates
Researchers from the Ateneo de Manila University have developed artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning tools that can help predict money market interest rates, invaluable for decision-makers in business and government.
Mathematics
Nov 26, 2024
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Sports betting and financial market data show how people misinterpret new information in predictable ways
Let's say it's a home game for the Golden State Warriors and Steph Curry shows he's still got it, sinking back-to-back three-pointers minutes into the first quarter. The fans at Chase Center take notice, and so do the betting ...
Economics & Business
Nov 26, 2024
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Many plant-based brands are struggling. They should follow the marketing examples of big tech
After several years of stellar sales growth, demand for alternative meats appears to be plummeting. Big-name brands Beyond Meat and Quorn have been struggling, and some smaller producers have closed down.
Economics & Business
Nov 26, 2024
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