Tool gives hi-def origin of Syrian artifacts
U. SHEFFIELD (UK) — Magnetic analysis lets archaeologists match obsidian artifacts from Syria to the specific quarry—not just the volcano—of origin. Continue…
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Books contain fewer words about feelings
U. SHEFFIELD (UK) — Other than fear, words about emotions have steadily decreased in books throughout the last century, say researchers. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 20, 2012 13:15 - 1 Comment
Crisis in Syria mirrors collapse 4,000 years ago
U. SHEFFIELD (UK) — Ancient tools found in Syria suggest parallels between the country’s current crisis and a period of urban decline, government collapse, and drought in the region during the Bronze Age. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 11, 2012 12:32 - 6 Comments
Repair damaged eyes with stem cell discs
U. SHEFFIELD (UK) — Engineers have developed a new technique to graft a biodegradable disc loaded with stem cells onto damaged eyes. (more…)
Science & Technology - Sep 4, 2012 14:45 - 1 Comment
Syria’s ancient tools traced to volcano in Turkey
U. SHEFFIELD (UK) — Archeologists have uncovered the origin and trading routes of razor-sharp tools used in Syria 4,200 years ago. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jul 25, 2012 11:57 - 1 Comment
Online sleuths unlock Europe’s genetic history
U. SHEFFIELD (UK) — A group of citizen scientists from Europe and North America are helping to identify vital clues to tell the story of Europe’s genetic heritage. (more…)
Society & Culture - Nov 21, 2011 12:48 - 1 Comment
Many in UK willing to pay for green space
U. SHEFFIELD (UK) — People in the UK are willing to pay more—in taxes or rent/mortgage payments—in order to get greener urban spaces with more tree coverage, according to a new survey. (more…)
