Here we present and analyze an excerpt from the ‘Argonautics’ by Apollonius of Rhodes. Continue reading “On Divine things and ‘Future-telling’ – Apollonius of Rhodes”
On Divine things and ‘Future-telling’ – Apollonius of Rhodes
Cranial trauma in ancient Greece: from Homer to classical authors
Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the corresponding paper by Konsolaki E, Astyrakaki E, Stefanakis G, Agouridakis P, Askitopoulou H. Continue reading “Cranial trauma in ancient Greece: from Homer to classical authors”
For the first time, a neural link between altruism and empathy toward strangers
Giving up a kidney to a stranger requires a certain sense of selflessness, what’s come to be known in social science as extraordinary altruism. University of Pennsylvania psychologist Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz wanted to understand the connection between this trait and empathy, specifically empathy for distress emotions. Continue reading “For the first time, a neural link between altruism and empathy toward strangers”
Israel: Spa and game room found in ancient ceramic workshop
Archaeologists in Israel have discovered an entertainment complex with spa and game room as well as evidence of a large ceramic workshop. The discovery was made in the town of Gedera in central Israel by IAA. Continue reading “Israel: Spa and game room found in ancient ceramic workshop”
Mobile phone radiation may affect memory performance in adolescents, study finds
Radiofrequency electromagnetic fields may have adverse effects on the development of memory performance of specific brain regions exposed during mobile phone use. These are the findings of a study involving nearly 700 adolescents in Switzerland. The investigation, led by the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH), will be published on Monday, 23 July 2018 in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Health Perspectives. Continue reading “Mobile phone radiation may affect memory performance in adolescents, study finds”
Twin study highlights importance of both genetics and environment on gene activity
New research highlights the extent to which epigenetic variation is influenced by both inherited and environmental factors. Continue reading “Twin study highlights importance of both genetics and environment on gene activity”
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