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Oldest living culture: Our new research shows an Indigenous ritual passed down for 500 generations
We often hear that Aboriginal peoples have been in Australia for 65,000 years, "the oldest living cultures in the world." But what does this mean, given all living peoples on Earth have an ancestry that goes back into the ...
Archaeology
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Evidence shows ancient Saudi Arabia had complex and thriving communities, not struggling people in a barren land
To date, little has been known about people living in north-western Saudi Arabia during the Neolithic—the period traditionally defined by the shift to humans controlling food production and settling into communities with ...
Archaeology
Jul 5, 2024
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Ancient volcanic eruption not a catalyst for early Homo sapiens cultural innovations, researchers say
An international team of researchers from the Universities of Tübingen (Dr. Armando Falcucci), Siena, and Bologna analyzed the cultural remains left by groups of early Homo sapiens at Grotta di Castelcivita in southern Italy, ...
Archaeology
Jul 5, 2024
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Motivated to disagree: What can be learned about rapid polarization from the Israeli judicial reform?
A recent study, conducted in the midst of last year's widespread protests in Israel, has uncovered extreme polarization in public opinion regarding the judicial reform introduced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.
Social Sciences
Jul 5, 2024
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Five common English words we don't know the origins of—including 'boy' and 'dog'
The naming process, the act of naming the items of the world, is as old as the first words spoken by our ancestors. We can reconstruct the stages of this process through etymology, which studies the historical development ...
Social Sciences
Jul 5, 2024
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Mathematical method for spectral density estimation set to unlock ocean mysteries
Researchers at The University of Western Australia's ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub for Transforming Energy Infrastructure through Digital Engineering (TIDE) have made a significant mathematical breakthrough that ...
Mathematics
Jul 5, 2024
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Study finds limited highlighting boosts reading comprehension
If you scroll through the average student's digital textbook or reading, you will probably see multi-colored streaks scattered everywhere. However, new research reveals that excessive highlighting may do more harm than good.
Education
Jul 5, 2024
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Whether children lie depends on the social environment, says study
Everyone lies—some more, some less. Children are no different. An international team of economists has now investigated the influence of the parental home and upbringing on a child's propensity to lie.
Social Sciences
Jul 5, 2024
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Losing count: The mathematical magic of counting curves
How can you figure out which points lie on a certain curve? And how many possible curves do you count by a given number of points? These are the kinds of questions Pim Spelier of the Mathematical Institute studied during ...
Mathematics
Jul 5, 2024
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Young people feeling robbed of their youth, new report finds
A new report from the Monash Center for Youth Policy and Education Practice (CYPEP), has found that young people are missing out on being young.
Social Sciences
Jul 5, 2024
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Should we ditch big exam halls? Research shows how high ceilings are associated with a lower score
Can you remember your last in-person exam? You're waiting outside the venue with your identification, pens and back-up pens. Everyone is nervously looking at their notes or avoiding eye contact.
Education
Jul 5, 2024
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How an 'always-on' work culture can create a vicious cycle that damages workers and employers
The glamorization of high-pressure work environments, like the infamous "996" culture (where staff work from 9am until 9pm six days a week), often portrays relentless dedication and long hours as key to career success.
Social Sciences
Jul 5, 2024
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A new Australian bill is proposing a human right to housing: How would this work?
There's a new bill before federal parliament calling for housing to be considered a fundamental human right.
Political science
Jul 5, 2024
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Song melodies have become simpler since 1950, study suggests
The complexity of the melodies of the most popular songs each year in the U.S.—according to the Billboard year-end singles charts—has decreased since 1950, a study published in Scientific Reports suggests.
Other
Jul 4, 2024
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No croutons, no anchovies, no bacon: The 100-year-old Mexican origins of the Caesar salad
The most seductive culinary myths have murky origins, with a revolutionary discovery created by accident, or out of necessity.
Other
Jul 4, 2024
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Social media offers new perspectives on serial killer fascination
From podcasts to shorts, the topic of serial killers is likely to receive a significant amount of attention on social media sites. But what is it about this subject that captures the imagination of millions?
Social Sciences
Jul 4, 2024
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Mitigating barriers for children walking and biking to school
Nearly 20 years ago, the U.S. Congress approved funding to implement the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program across the country. SRTS promotes safe and accessible active transportation, like walking or biking, for students ...
Social Sciences
Jul 4, 2024
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Professional misconduct can end a career—who should get a second chance?
We all make mistakes at work. And many factors can contribute to professional lapses, including fatigue, illness and lack of training or professional support. Usually we pick up the pieces and move on.
Economics & Business
Jul 4, 2024
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Research shows fishing boats in the harbor haul tourists into Danish hotels
The presence of active fishing boats in local harbors is a boon for Danish tourism, according to a research study from the University of Copenhagen. Indeed, the value of Denmark's commercial fishery shouldn't just be measured ...
Economics & Business
Jul 4, 2024
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Q&A: Study explores opportunities to increase representation of women in leadership
Since the early 1970s, there has been a worldwide promise to support women in achieving positions of authority in U.S. corporations. However, the business world has not necessarily met that promise.
Economics & Business
Jul 4, 2024
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