An innovative collaboration between neuroscientists and developmental psychologists that investigated how infants’ brains process other people’s action provides the first evidence that directly links neural responses from the motor system to overt social behavior in infants. Continue reading “Social thinking in the infant brain revealed”
International study suggests ancient globalization
Using energy consumption as a measure, a team of international scientists has found that ancient civilizations engaged in globalization more than previously believed, suggesting that an integrated global economy is nothing new and may have benefited societies for ages. Continue reading “International study suggests ancient globalization”
Archaeology And The Study Of Archaeoastronomy
Throughout ancient history humanity has looked heavenward in awe of the sparkling jewels in the cosmic creation. Ancient cultures formed world-views about astronomy practices, myths and legends, religious beliefs, and celestial lore. Continue reading “Archaeology And The Study Of Archaeoastronomy”
New human cell structure discovered
A new structure in human cells has been discovered by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden in collaboration with colleagues in the UK. The structure is a new type of protein complex that the cell uses to attach to its surroundings and proves to play a key part in cell division. The study is published in the journal Nature Cell Biology. Continue reading “New human cell structure discovered”
Lift off for world-first ultrasound levitation that bends around barriers
Researchers at the University of Sussex have become the first in the world to develop technology which can bend sound waves around an obstacle and levitate an object above it. Continue reading “Lift off for world-first ultrasound levitation that bends around barriers”
First-Ever Halley Comet Sighting: It Was All Greek
Ancient Greeks may have observed Halley’s comet fly by the earth some 226 years before the the existence of the most famous comet of them all was first recorded by Chinese or Babylonian observers. Continue reading “First-Ever Halley Comet Sighting: It Was All Greek”
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