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Ancient Roman Tablet Holds ‘Black Magic’ Curses
An ancient Roman lead scroll unearthed in England three years ago has turned out to be a curse intended...
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A New Kind of Social Science for the 21st Century
Over at Edge.org, Harvard University physician and social scientist Nicholas A. Christakis discusses transformative changes in the social sciences...
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Introducing Concepts of Moral Math
“Moral Math” refers to the study of ideas drawn from mathematics which can positively impact moral decision-making and social...
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Sun’s Plasma Loops Rcreated in Lab to Help Understand Solar Physics
In orbit around Earth is a wide range of satellites that we rely on for everything from television and...
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Thinking and Choosing in the Brain
The frontal lobes are the largest part of the human brain, and thought to be the part that expanded...
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Multiple Factors, Including Climate Change, Led to Mayan Collapse
A new analysis of complex interactions between humans and the environment preceding the 9th century collapse and abandonment of...
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Giant Dying Star Caught Devouring Alien Planet
A swollen star near the end if its life has been caught devouring one of its own planets —...
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Imprisoned Molecules ‘Quantum Rattle’ in Their Cages
Scientists have discovered that a space inside a special type of carbon molecule can be used to imprison other...
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Is Climate Coverage Losing Steam?
Guess who’s not talking about climate change? Besides the usual suspects, we can now add some unusual ones: most...
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Ovulation Spurred By Newfound Semen Ingredient
Semen doesn’t just ferry sperm. It also bears a mystery ingredient that turns on ovulation in some animals and...