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On the shopfloor of a Dutch machine manufacturer called Hankamp Gears, workers remove bulky equipment…
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A recent New York Times article released a list of people “behind the dawn of…
how cognitive circuitry, rather than brain size, drove its evolution
It’s one of the great paradoxes of evolution. Humans have demonstrated that having large brains…
New techniques craft flavorful brews without the buzz
The holiday season for me includes socializing over drinks with friends and family. But all…
Social isolation and loneliness linked to poor health – our study could help explain why
Numerous studies have shown that social isolation and loneliness are associated with an increased risk…
the baffling statistics of Secret Santa
Christmas, we’re told, is the most wonderful time of the year. For many of us,…
Madagascar cave art hints at ancient connections between Africa and Asia
Unique, prehistoric rock art drawings have been discovered in the Andriamamelo Cave in western Madagascar.…
Scientists and space agencies are shooting for the Moon — 5 essential reads on modern lunar missions
The year 2023 proved a big one for lunar science. India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft landed near…
Customizing mRNA is easy, and that’s what makes it the next frontier for personalized medicine − a molecular biologist explains
While using mRNA as medicine is new, mRNA has been inside you for your entire…
What’s the point of giving gifts? An anthropologist explains this ancient part of being human
Have you planned out your holiday gift giving yet? If you’re anything like me, you…