Genetic clues have unveiled a type of ritual child sacrifice at an ancient Maya site that consisted only of young boys, often chosen as closely related pairs that included twins.
The discovery stems from a burial of more than 100…
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Peers crucial in shaping boys’ confidence in math skills
Boys are good at math, girls not so much? A study from the University of Zurich has analyzed the social mechanisms that contribute to the gender gap in math confidence. While peer comparisons seem to play a crucial role for boys, girls’…
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Fossil finds amplify Europe’s status as a hotbed of great ape evolution
Two lines of ancient apes, including what may be the smallest great ape yet, lived alongside each other in Europe, fossils discovered in a Bavarian clay pit indicate. It’s the first time that different species of ape, each with a…
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When the Light Particle Saw the Light – Space & Physics | Weizmann Wonder Wander
Vortices are a common physical phenomenon. You find them in the structure of galaxies, tornadoes and hurricanes, as well as in a cup of tea, or water as it drains from the bathtub. Normally, vortices are formed when very fast-flowing air, water…
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QS ranks MIT the world’s No. 1 university for 2024-25 | MIT News
MIT has again been named the world’s top university by the QS World University Rankings, which were announced today. This is the 13th year in a row MIT has received this distinction.
The full 2025 edition of the rankings…
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New model allows a computer to understand human emotions
Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, have developed a model that enables computers to interpret and understand human emotions, utilizing principles of mathematical psychology. This advancement could significantly improve the…
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New open-source platform allows users to evaluate performance of AI-powered chatbots
Researchers have developed a platform for the interactive evaluation of AI-powered chatbots such as ChatGPT.
A team of computer scientists, engineers, mathematicians and cognitive scientists, led by the University of Cambridge, developed an…
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Unraveling the physics of knitting
Knitting, the age-old craft of looping and stitching natural fibers into fabrics, has received renewed attention for its potential applications in advanced manufacturing. Far beyond their use for garments, knitted textiles are ideal for designing…
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Infant burials found under prehistoric “dragon stone”
A study, published in the journal Science Direct, has revealed the discovery of two infant burials beneath a prehistoric “dragon stone” in Armenia.
“Dragon stones”, also known as vishapakar, are basalt monoliths found in the Armenian…
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Female burial found among 23 warrior monks of the Order of Calatrava in Guadalajara
A study led by archaeologists from the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) and the Max Planck Institute has found a female burial among the remains of 23 warrior monks of the Order of Calatrava in Guadalajara.
The Order of Calatrava was one of the…
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