HKBU secures funding to build platform technologies for symbiotic creativity
Credit: Hong Kong Baptist University A research project led by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) entitled "Building Platform Technologies for ...
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Black hairstyles will inspire innovative building materials in new research
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Natural Black hair texture and styling practices - such a braiding, locking and crocheting - will ...
Leonardo Da Vinci: New family tree spans 21 generations, 690 years, finds 14 living male descendants
Paper offers foundation to advance search for Leonardo's DNACredit: Alessandro Vezzosi and Agnese Sabato The surprising results of a decade-long ...
Scientists reconstruct Mediterranean silver trade, from Trojan War to Roman Republic
Credit: We are grateful to L. E. Stager and D. Master, directors of the Leon Levy Expedition to Ashkelon, and ...
Forget cash! Credit is key to the survival of busking
Electronic and digital payments are the key for buskers and street performers to survive in a post-COVID world, new RMIT ...
How lead (maybe) caused the downfall of ancient Rome (video)
Ancient Rome's emperors did some pretty bizarre stuff--bursting into uncontrollable fits of laughter, appointing a horse as a priest, dressing ...
A new type of Homo unknown to science
Dramatic discovery in Israeli excavationCredit: Tel Aviv University The discovery of a new Homo group in this region, which resembles ...
Study explores potential restoration of traditional practices tied to endangered species
Co-production of knowledge can direct recovery and sustainable harvesting of Marianas fruit bat and Micronesian cycadCredit: University of Guam Are ...
The risks of adopting ‘body positivity’ to make a sale
Study suggests promotional #bopo Instagram posts can undermine the movement COLUMBUS, Ohio - Instagram users who detect self-promotion or corporate ...
Theory of Tradition: Why architect Seiichi Shirai practiced calligraphy
Seiichi Shirai (1905-1983) was an influential architect whose work has affected the designs of significant architects of the 20th century. ...
Study: Complexity holds steady as writing systems evolve
Santa Fe Institute Fellow Helena Miton and Olivier Morin at the Max Planck Institute for the Science... view more A ...
How to improve energy efficiency of historically significant buildings
Credit: Petra Eriksson How can historic buildings become more energy efficient while conserving their heritage values? A doctoral thesis provides ...
Mains to Rains website promotes steps towards sustainable gardening
Researchers at Cranfield University have worked with colleagues at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to launch a new website aimed ...
Fashion for pointy shoes unleashed plague of bunions in medieval Britain
Credit: Jenna Dittmar The British have suffered for their fashion for centuries according to a new study suggesting that a ...
Holberg Prize to Martha C. Nussbaum and Griselda Pollock
The 2020 and 2021 Holberg Prizes were conferred upon Professor Griselda Pollock and Professor Martha C. Nussbaum, respectivelyCredit: Photo: Robert ...
Māori connections to Antarctica may go as far back as 7th century, new study shows
Credit: © A short scan of Māori journeys to Antarctica / Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand Indigenous ...
Mockingbird song decoded
Mockingbirds follow similar musical rules as those found in human music, from Beethoven to Kendrick LamarCredit: MPI for Empirical Aesthetics ...
Latest issue of Pacific Asia Inquiry showcases philosophical wisdom of the Pacific
University of Guam releases 11th volume of its peer-reviewed journalCredit: University of Guam The University of Guam College of Liberal ...
UMaine researchers: Culture drives human evolution more than genetics
In a new study, University of Maine researchers found that culture helps humans adapt to their environment and overcome challenges ...
Horror films as a reimagined space for healing
Researcher analyzes trauma experienced by the 'final girl' COLUMBUS, Ohio - If you've watched a slasher movie, you've probably been ...