Concentrated wealth in agricultural populations may account for the decline of polygyny
Across small-scale societies, the practice of some males taking multiple wives is thought to be associated with extreme disparities of wealth. But in fact, polygyny has been more common among relatively egalitarian low-tech horticulturalists than in highly unequal, capital-intensive agricultural societies. This surprising fact is known as the polygyny paradox, and a new study from the Santa Fe Institute’s Dynamics of Wealth Inequality Project provides a possible resolution of the puzzle. …read more
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Research on British teeth unlocks potential for new insights into ancient diets
Goofy, yellow and crooked: British smiles have sometimes had a less-than-flattering international image, but a new study has put tartar from our infamously bad teeth to good use. …read more
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Chemistry in Pictures: Ruthenium rubies
Chemistry in Pictures: Ruthenium rubies
Algorithm identifies patients best suited for antidepressants
Results of a new study bring us closer to identifying individuals likely to benefit from antidepressants. …read more
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New target protein for colon cancer identified
Researchers have identified a new potential target protein (c-Cbl) they believe can help further the understanding of colon cancer and ultimately survival of patients with the disease. …read more
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No more zigzags: Scientists uncover mechanism that stabilizes fusion plasmas
Article describes simulation of mechanism that eliminates sawtooth instabilities in fusion plasmas. …read more
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Early supper associated with lower risk of breast and prostate cancer
People who have their evening meal before 9 p.m. or wait at least two hours before going to sleep have lower risk of breast and prostate cancer. …read more
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