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Did the First Americans Arrive via Land Bridge? This Geneticist Says No.

Did the First Americans Arrive via Land Bridge? This Geneticist Says No.


Via: Thomas  •  Anthropology & Archeology  •  64 Comments  •  11 Likes  •  2 years ago

Given the fast and furious pace of discovery in this field, Raff is clear that not everyone will agree with her interpretations of the data. “All...

Early Civilizations Had It All Figured Out A contrarian account of our prehistory argues that cities once flourished without rulers and rules—and still could.

Early Civilizations Had It All Figured Out A contrarian account of our prehistory argues that cities once flourished without rulers and rules—and still could.


Via: Thomas  •  History & Sociology  •  15 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  3 years ago

As a stab at grandeur stripped of grandiosity, the book rejects the logic of technological or ecological determinism, structuring its narrative...

Actors in space: Russians, Capt. Kirk lift off to new heights

Actors in space: Russians, Capt. Kirk lift off to new heights


Via: Thomas  •  News & Politics  •  6 Comments  •  1 Like  •  3 years ago

Some actors are ready to go beyond green screens for intergalactic movies. On Tuesday, a Russian actress blasts off to film the first ever movie in...

Can America save its national dish? Americans invented the dessert we call pie. Why are we letting it die?

Can America save its national dish? Americans invented the dessert we call pie. Why are we letting it die?


Via: Thomas  •  Wine & Food  •  54 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  3 years ago

For a lot of people, pie is all about the filling; the crust is an afterthought. Without the crust, though, you are eating a mousse, a custard or a...

How Twitter can ruin a life: Isabel Fall's complicated story - Vox

How Twitter can ruin a life: Isabel Fall's complicated story - Vox


Via: Thomas  •  Mental Health and Wellness  •  5 Comments  •  3 years ago

Isabel Fall's sci-fi story "I Sexually Identify as an Attack Helicopter" drew the ire of the internet. This is what happened next.

The Girl in the Kent State Photo

The Girl in the Kent State Photo


Via: Thomas  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  17 Comments  •  7 Likes  •  3 years ago

In 1970, an image of a dead protester immediately became iconic. But what happened to the 14-year-old kneeling next to him?

Lawsuit: Virginia police officers threatened man during stop

Lawsuit: Virginia police officers threatened man during stop


Via: Thomas  •  News & Politics  •  75 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  3 years ago

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — A second lieutenant in the U.S. Army is suing two Virginia police officers over a traffic stop last December during...

Wave Of Bills To Block Trans Athletes Has No Basis In Science, Researcher Says : NPR

Wave Of Bills To Block Trans Athletes Has No Basis In Science, Researcher Says : NPR


Via: Thomas  •  News & Politics  •  25 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  3 years ago

Legislation in several states would limit or prohibit transgender women from competing in women's athletics. An expert on sex differences in...

As attorney general, Garland vows to tackle domestic extremism - CSMonitor.com

As attorney general, Garland vows to tackle domestic extremism - CSMonitor.com


Via: Thomas  •  News & Politics  •  94 Comments  •  6 Likes  •  3 years ago

Merrick Garland's widely praised handling of the Oklahoma City bombing investigation may inform how he will approach the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

'Inferior' women: China counters Uighur criticism with explicit PR attacks | Reuters

'Inferior' women: China counters Uighur criticism with explicit PR attacks | Reuters


Via: Thomas  •  News & Politics  •  14 Comments  •  1 Like  •  3 years ago

China, under growing global pressure over its treatment of a Muslim minority in its far west, is mounting an unprecedented and aggressive campaign...

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