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OCTOBER 14, 2024

[Image Courtesy: Jamie Kidston, ANU] The Laili Rock Shelter Discovery The Laili rock shelter, located in northern East Timor (also known as Timor-Leste), has been the focus of extensive research conducted by archaeologists from Australian and UK universities, including the Australian National University (ANU) and Flinders University.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In early 2024, a controversy swirled around filming for the Netflix series Ancient Apocalypse in the Grand Canyon and Chaco Canyon in the U.S. CC And, research has shown that there is often a strong congruence between Hopi traditional histories and archaeological evidence. Southwest, many Native leaders objected.

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AUGUST 19, 2024

A groundbreaking genetic study conducted by researchers at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences has uncovered new evidence that challenges the longstanding belief in a dual-origin model of Japanese ancestry. This allowed them to identify rare genetic variants and trace back migration patterns within Japan with greater accuracy.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

New research 1 into ancient DNA from this site has now provided groundbreaking insights into the genetic history of its inhabitants, revealing a remarkable genetic continuity over thousands of years. Genetic Legacy and Cultural Interaction The arrival of these new groups did not erase the genetic heritage of the Oakhurst people.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Dating back to the late Holocene epoch, approximately 8,200 years ago, these ancient paintings provide insights into the cultural heritage of South America's early inhabitants. Recent discoveries 1 of rock art and cave paintings in the caves of Patagonia, Argentina, challenge previous notions about the antiquity of rock art in the region.

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MAY 22, 2024

Tarlinton noted, "The results are likely real indicators of disease markers, but researchers appropriately emphasize the uncertainty regarding their functional implications." The ongoing exploration of HERVs underscores the dynamic relationship between our genetic heritage and the challenges of modern mental health disorders.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Yet, new research from Dartmouth anthropologists suggests that risky play, such as climbing and swinging, fulfills an evolutionary need crucial to child development and resilience. ” The researchers connect this concept to our evolutionary history. 1 Fannin, L. Thayer, Z. M., & Dominy, N.

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AUGUST 26, 2024

Unearthing the Past: Archaeological Excavations on Waigeo Island The groundbreaking research on Waigeo Island, part of the Raja Ampat archipelago in West Papua, represents a major international collaboration involving scholars from New Zealand, West Papua, Indonesia, and other countries. 1 Gaffney, D., Tanudirjo, D.

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JUNE 15, 2024

This groundbreaking research shows that specific Neanderthal genetic variants can influence autism susceptibility, suggesting a link between our ancient relatives and modern neurodevelopmental conditions. This finding was not observed in white non-Hispanic autistic individuals.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

This research offers fresh perspectives on the expansion routes and adaptive behaviors of early human communities. Photo: Ilaria Patania) Ilaria Patania, an assistant professor of archaeology, emphasized that this research aims not just to identify the first individual settlers but to understand the formation of early communities on Sicily.

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MAY 6, 2024

How to Teach Soft Skills in Elementary School May 6, 2024 • By Studies Weekly In elementary school, students learn and refine an immeasurable number of skills. They develop math, reading, spelling, grammar, and writing skills that teachers measure and monitor.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Led by Associate Professor Jason Toohey and Professor Melissa Murphy, their research 1 sheds light on monumental megalithic architecture dating back approximately 4,750 years. Through outreach efforts, the team works closely with local residents to share findings and preserve cultural heritage. 1 Toohey, J. Murphy, M. Stagg, S.

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MAY 22, 2024

The exact number of speakers is challenging to determine due to the presence of heritage speakers in the diaspora and the ongoing shift to the Turkish language. Raising the status of minority and heritage languages is crucial to social cohesion, not just in this region, but all over the world.

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AUGUST 2, 2024

The Double Duty Teachers Have Double the Love for Studies Weekly Jul 11, 2024 Video Transcript Speakers: Morgan Mercado and Taylor Wallace, 4th Grade Gifted Education Teachers Morgan Mercado and Taylor Wallace: Hey, I’m Morgan, and I’m Taylor, and we’re the Double Duty Teachers.

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MAY 10, 2024

You Have Primary Sources in Your Family May 10, 2024 • By Studies Weekly Primary sources transport students through history. In addition, when children know about their own family history, they are more resilient and emotionally stable, according to research as reported by Bruce Feiler in 2013 in the New York Times.

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JULY 3, 2024

Previous research has connected this genetic legacy to various conditions, including neurological, psychiatric, and immune system disorders. Now, findings made by researchers from Clemson University and Loyola University suggest you can add autism to this growing list of heritable traits. Autism is a complex trait. 1 Pauly, R.,

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AUGUST 6, 2024

Help Calm your Elementary Students with these Breathing Exercises Aug 6, 2024 • By Debbie Bagley Focusing your breathing with various exercises can bring a sense of calm and comfort, as well as many emotional and physical benefits. I have loved researching and trying fun techniques to recenter and regulate emotions.

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JULY 9, 2024

According to the 2022 report on this national assessment by a team of researchers at Stanford and Harvard, the data showed that while students with mostly remote classes had lower scores on average, remote learning had little impact on a student’s performance. Hogan in the New York Times article.

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MAY 28, 2024

Educator’s Guide to Improving Student Attendance May 28, 2024 • By Studies Weekly Education in the United States has changed since the 2020 pandemic and still faces many lingering challenges due to the shutdown. ” Research also shows that one student’s poor attendance can affect the whole class. The New York Times.

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APRIL 6, 2024

Now, a collaborative effort led by researchers from the Universities of Göttingen and Reading, along with the Lower Saxony State Office for Cultural Heritage, has unveiled groundbreaking insights into the woodworking techniques employed by our ancient ancestors. 1 Leder, D., Lehmann, J., Koddenberg, T., Vogel, M.,

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APRIL 8, 2024

The Blackfoot Confederacy, steadfast guardians of their ancestral territories and water resources, has long navigated the complexities of protecting their cultural heritage amidst encroachments from modern society. A groundbreaking study, published last week in Science Advances 1 , adds a new dimension to this narrative.

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MAY 27, 2024

Recently published in PLOS ONE 1 , research by scientists from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and the State Office for Heritage Management and Archaeology (LDA) of Saxony-Anhalt explores the rich tapestry of culinary traditions spanning from the Early Neolithic to the Late Bronze Age.

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APRIL 14, 2024

Now, pioneering research 1 led by Dr. Piers Kelly and his team at The University of New England sheds light on the intricate web of meanings embedded within these humble sticks, unveiling the Australian Message Stick Database ( AMSD ) – a groundbreaking repository of over 1500 message sticks sourced from collections worldwide.

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JUNE 6, 2024

There were over 4,000 instances of book bans in the first half of this school year, according to PEN America’s April 2024 report, Banned in the USA: Narrating the Crisis. Michael Rady , senior education programs manager, GLSEN We’re seeing record numbers of bills being introduced — 500 so far in 2024 — targeting LGBTQ+ people.

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JULY 12, 2024

This discovery, spearheaded by researchers from Southeast University and Princeton University, sheds new light on the complex history of human evolution and interaction. The research underscores the long-standing history of contact between these two hominin groups. bps, base pairs. Bierman, R. F., & Akey, J.

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MARCH 13, 2024

Recent research 1 conducted by interdisciplinary teams from Würzburg University Hospital (UKW), Homburg University Hospital (UKS), and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig (MPI-EVA) aims to shed light on the genetic basis of liver steatosis through an archaeogenetic lens. 1 Geier, A.,

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MARCH 6, 2024

Led by esteemed archaeologists Roman Garba and Vitaly Usik, this groundbreaking research, published in the esteemed journal Nature 1 , illuminates the migratory pathways of our ancient ancestors and challenges prevailing narratives of early human dispersal in Europe. million years. Stone tools from the Korolevo site in Ukraine. 1 Garba, R.,

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MAY 13, 2024

Among these treasures, the Liujiang human fossil have long captivated the imagination of researchers, offering valuable insights into the early occupation of Eastern Asia. Discovered in 1958, these well-preserved remains have long fascinated researchers, offering a rare glimpse into the distant past of Eastern Asia. Grün, R.,

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Researchers believe it was crafted using Latin characters to inscribe a Vasconic language linked to contemporary Basque. Scholars' Perspectives Renowned linguists commend the study's rigor, recognizing its contribution to understanding Basque heritage and ancient European languages. Image credit: Aiestaran et al.; 1 Aiestaran, M.,

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MAY 26, 2024

By challenging existing paradigms, this research paves the way for further exploration into the adaptive strategies and technological advancements of our ancestors. Nature Communications , 2024; 15 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48395-x 1 Ceri Shipton, Mike W.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

13, 2024 • By Studies Weekly History would not be the same without the inspiring lives of Black humanitarians. According to Britannica, Du Bois published 16 research monographs and the first-ever case study of a U.S. He believed that African Americans should embrace their heritage and culture and work together to overturn oppression.

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APRIL 21, 2024

Driven by the quest to unravel the genetic underpinnings of human uniqueness, a collaborative team comprising researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), the University of Helsinki, and the University of Barcelona embarked on a quest to decipher the regulatory variant governing skull base morphology. 1 Funato, N.,

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MARCH 5, 2024

Unveiling Gold Treasures and Ritual Offerings Within the sacred confines of the tomb, researchers uncovered a dazzling array of gold artifacts, including intricately crafted bracelets, belts adorned with gold beads, and symbolic ornaments such as crocodile-shaped earrings and gold-covered sperm whale teeth earrings. 1 Martínez, E.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Shedding light on the enigmatic prevalence of MS in Northern Europeans, the research suggests an evolutionary trade-off and underscores the intricate interplay between genetics, environment, and disease. The research team meticulously examined DNA samples from over 300 ancient individuals, spanning 25,700 to 1,200 years ago.

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AUGUST 26, 2024

The Science of Reading: Phonemic and Phonological Awareness Aug 26, 2024 • By Studies Weekly Reading has the wondrous power to transport us across time and space. Research shows that children with a firm grasp of Phonological Awareness are highly likely to become successful readers. Every child deserves to learn to read.

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AUGUST 17, 2024

While researchers have traced the upright sarsen stones to the nearby Marlborough Downs and the smaller bluestones to southwest Wales, the Altar Stone—a massive 16-foot-long, six-ton slab of sandstone at the heart of the structure—remained an outlier. Why the Altar Stone?

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APRIL 2, 2025

As the 2024 poet-in-resident at the magazine, she imaginatively reaches for new possibilities. For, I work extensively on Tanzanian heritage and human remains entrapped in Germany. I engaged with this history in my poetry project for SAPIENS as the 2024 digital poet-in-residence.

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