Understanding the role of pareidolia in early human cave art
A psychological phenomenon where people see meaningful forms in random patterns, such as seeing faces in clouds, may have stimulated early humans to make cave art.
A psychological phenomenon where people see meaningful forms in random patterns, such as seeing faces in clouds, may have stimulated early humans to make cave art.
Archaeology
Sep 21, 2023
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Misunderstanding of expiration date marking (use-by or best-before) has been identified as one of the causes of food waste at the household level. In a recent study, Wageningen Food & Biobased Research investigated whether ...
Social Sciences
Sep 15, 2023
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Ground-nesting birds called lapwings use the shape of their nests and surroundings to hide from predators, new research shows.
Plants & Animals
Sep 14, 2023
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Male fruit flies don't usually like each other. Socially, they reject their fellow males and zero in on the females they discern via chemical receptors—or so scientists thought.
Plants & Animals
Sep 5, 2023
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Mung bean (Vigna radiata (L.)) is a widely grown legume crop that serves as a sustainable and valuable source of dietary protein, which is rich in essential amino acids, fats, carbohydrates, and a variety of bioactive substances.
Biotechnology
Sep 4, 2023
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An essential role of the cornea is to contribute to light focusing on the retina. Its curved shape, and therefore its ability to focus light, must be perfectly stable to ensure a sharp image despite the various shocks and ...
Optics & Photonics
Aug 29, 2023
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Post-pandemic, some educators are trying to reengage students with technology—like videos, computer gaming or artificial intelligence, just to name a few. But integrating these approaches in the classroom can be an uphill ...
Education
Aug 20, 2023
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Heliconius butterflies are capable of spatial learning, scientists have discovered.
Plants & Animals
Aug 7, 2023
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Consumers should have more visual information about terms and conditions when making purchases online, experts have said.
Economics & Business
Aug 7, 2023
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Tourism researchers could learn from spirit mediums to develop a better way of researching by embracing "nothingness" and opening themselves up to the mysterious and unseen "atmospheres" that surround us, a new study reveals.
Social Sciences
Aug 1, 2023
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