Research snapshot: The use of icons in aphasia-friendly texts
Pictorial reading supports, such as icons, can help people with aphasia better comprehend the material and enjoy the reading process. But exactly what type of icon is most helpful?
Pictorial reading supports, such as icons, can help people with aphasia better comprehend the material and enjoy the reading process. But exactly what type of icon is most helpful?
Education
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More than 2,000 years ago, Egyptians offered cats to the gods. Now, a new study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science suggests that even cats destined for the gods did not necessarily live pampered lives.
A fresh excavation of the eastern deposit at Riparo Mochi, a rock shelter near today's French–Italian border, has pushed back the timeline for when Ice Age hunter-gatherers from Spain first entered Italy.
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Archaeology
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Social Sciences
Nov 10, 2026
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Archaeological excavation uncovers the past but also changes the landscape that has preserved sites for centuries or millennia. These changes influence water flow, soil erosion and the stability of exposed remains. Researchers ...
Archaeology
Nov 10, 2026
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping research, economies, and everyday life at a remarkable speed. In this interview accompanying the new AI100 report, Iyad Rahwan reflects on the rise of generative AI, the growing concentration ...
Economics & Business
Nov 10, 2026
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Losing a job can be a life-shattering experience. And when depression complicates a job search, unemployment can become a vicious cycle. Now, a Northwestern University–led clinical trial suggests a new intervention may break ...
Social Sciences
Nov 10, 2026
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In summer 2020, the German federal government lowered value-added tax from 19% to 16% for half a year as part of its COVID economic stimulus package. A new study, recently published in the journal Review of Economic Studies, ...
Economics & Business
Nov 10, 2026
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Shoppers often greet the closure of a Walmart with dismay, while competitors find cause to celebrate.
Economics & Business
Nov 10, 2026
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