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Wood charcoal reveals the existence of a variety of woody plants around early millet sites
A study led by Hui Shen, Keliang Zhao, Xinying Zhou, Xiaoqiang Li from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Zhenwei Qiu from the National Museum of China has reconstructed ...
Archaeology
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A world mired in conflict calls for international tribunals that play multiple roles
The International Court of Justice in The Hague has been busier than ever in recent years: it has been asked to render judgments and issue advisory opinions on conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine and Myanmar, among others, and it ...
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Same-sex couples now live in 99.5% of US counties, study finds
Same-sex couples now live in nearly every corner of the U.S. An analysis of data from the 2020 census shows that 99.5% of U.S. counties have become home to same-sex couples—a significant increase from 93% just a decade ...
Social Sciences
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Researchers find academic equivalent of a Great Gatsby Curve in science mentorships
A team of economic and business researchers from Southeast University, in China, University College London and Queen Mary University of London in the U.K. has found what they describe as the academic equivalent of a Great ...
Researchers propose a theory to explain how the Menga dolmen was built
A multi-institutional team of historians, geologists, physicists, and archaeologists in Spain has developed a theory to explain how a neolithic culture could have built the Menga dolmen, an ancient structure consisting of ...
Why Arctic cruise ship tourism is complicated
Nearly 1.7 million people visit Juneau, Alaska, between May and September, spilling into the city by the thousands each morning when their cruise ship docks.
Social Sciences
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Women in global fisheries industry are falling through the safety net, study finds
Millions of women who work in the fisheries industry are being left behind as technologies develop to counter the effects of climate change and economic pressures.
Social Sciences
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Navigating the complex relationship between race and AI
Race is intricately woven into the fabric of daily culture, and as a result, it influences artificial intelligence (AI) systems that automate tasks traditionally performed by humans.
Social Sciences
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How can wealthy nations respond to the baby bust?
Across all 38 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Member countries—spanning from North and South America to Europe and Asia-Pacific—the total fertility rate, which indicates the average number ...
Social Sciences
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In domestic violence cases, police are more likely to make arrests when pets are abused too
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. households have at least one pet, and almost all see their pet as a family member.
Social Sciences
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How a downtown university 'story walk' promotes children's literacy and belonging in higher education
Feeling a sense of uncertainty about belonging is most pronounced for students during times of transition, like when they enter university. This can be all the harder for students who are the first generation in their families ...
Education
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Global population growth is now slowing rapidly: Will a falling population be better for the environment?
Right now, human population growth is doing something long thought impossible—it's wavering. It's now possible global population could peak much earlier than expected, topping 10 billion in the 2060s. Then, it would begin ...
Economics & Business
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Beyond 'one and done': Achieving gender equity in the film industry depends on more than entry programs
Over the years I've heard a lot of theories about why the global film industry is so persistently skewed towards men and what can and should be done to fix it.
Economics & Business
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Soccer betting is on the rise among young Zimbabweans—study finds it can serve a positive purpose
Betting on soccer games is a popular pastime in many African countries. A 2024 report by GeoPoll found that 76.16% of respondents from Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania and Nigeria had gambled or placed bets and ...
Social Sciences
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Seeking an ethical approach to ancient DNA analysis
The study of ancient DNA provides valuable insights into human history, including how ancient populations migrated and merged with each other. But discoveries drawn from this ancient genetic data can directly impact the living ...
Archaeology
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Unique Iron- and Viking-age mortuary houses unearthed in Norway
Recent work published by Dr. Raymond Sauvage and Dr. Richard Macphail in Medieval Archaeology describes the excavation and interpretation of three Iron- and Viking-Age mortuary houses in central Norway, Skeiet, in the village ...
Direct incentives may boost hiring managers' willingness to employ individuals with criminal convictions
Millions of people in the United States have a criminal conviction and are searching for work. But most employers are reluctant to hire people with records, especially those with felony convictions, a disproportionate share ...
Social Sciences
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Study identifies keys to success of evidence-based decision making
Evidence-based decision making (EBDM)—using the best available evidence from multiple sources to make informed decisions—is critical to the success of any organization. In a new study, researchers have explored what makes ...
Economics & Business
Aug 26, 2024
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Book: Healing America's divisiveness requires changing how we think
The tumultuous 2024 U.S. presidential election season is fraught with partisan battles over contentious issues such as abortion, immigration, racial violence and climate change.
Social Sciences
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Best of Last Week—How humans really killed mammoths, making AI systems smarter, mitochondria fling their DNA
It was an interesting week for the study of human behavior as a team of cognitive scientists at MIT found what they believe is the reason that laws are written in an incomprehensible style—because it confers what they describe ...
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