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Dog Domestication: A Tale of Alaskan Canids and Human Companionship

Anthropology.net

However, the journey to this unique bond between humans and canines was far from straightforward. A new study 1 suggests that in prehistoric Alaska, humans repeatedly domesticated and lived alongside not just dogs but also wolves, wolf-dog hybrids, and even coyotes. Sablin, M.

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How to Make Learning Stick

A Principal's Reflections

Emotion has a substantial influence on the cognitive processes in humans, including perception, attention, learning, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving. Too much information results in stress that prevents students from assimilating information effectively (Waddington, 1996). Learning requires an emotional journey. Fiorella, L.

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Meeting the Core Human Needs of a Teacher

Cult of Pedagogy

Her newest book, Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching ( Amazon | Bookshop.org ), was written to replace 2013’s The Art of Coaching , which is being taken out of circulation now that the new book is published. When you’re thinking about wanting to help someone develop, you need to keep their full humanity at the center.”

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How Expanded Opportunities Drove Europe's First Mega-Settlements

Anthropology.net

Researchers from the ROOTS Cluster of Excellence at Kiel University have introduced a groundbreaking way 1 to apply modern philosophical concepts, like the United Nations Human Development Index (HDI), to ancient societies, offering fresh perspectives on how and why these communities thrived. Cambridge: Polity Press. van der Leeuw, S.

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The Gene That May Have Helped Shape Human Language

Anthropology.net

A Genetic Mystery Unraveled For years, scientists have tried to piece together the evolutionary puzzle of human language. What genetic shifts allowed humans to develop the intricate vocal control necessary for language? Research suggests that mutations in the human NOVA1 gene may have played a role in the development of language.

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Are Neanderthals and Homo sapiens Separate Species?

Anthropology.net

Neanderthals and Homo sapiens are both humans, but they differ in many ways. This research challenges prevailing assumptions about speciation, offering a more nuanced framework for interpreting the evolutionary history of modern humans and their closest relatives. What Defines a Species? ” Dr. . J., & Conde, C.

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Rethinking Levallois: A 3D Look at the Precision of Middle Stone Age Tool-making

Anthropology.net

The results challenge long-held assumptions about how early humans controlled tool shape and suggest that the differences in Levallois core designs may be more influenced by cultural traditions than previously thought​ Why Levallois Technology Matters Levallois technology represents a milestone in human cognitive and technological evolution.