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Researchers refute a hypothesis that the human brain shrank 3,000 years ago as a result of the transition to living in modern societies.
A pandemic program could help reveal the true threat of antibiotic resistance to public health.
People looking for information regarding the latest monkeypox outbreak will have an opportunity to speak with health experts during an in-person town hall event hosted by the LGBTQ+ Center of Southern Nevada.
This week, Ira spoke with Tyler D. Parry, author of Jumping The Broom, The Surprising Multicultural Origins of a Black Wedding Ritual. In this academic episode of Ira’s Everything Bagel, Tyler talks about the historical narratives vs memories of Jumping The Broom; viewing the tradition through the paradigm of resistance; the efforts of black writers to revisit the ritual; the unifying feature of jumping the broom; the importance of the community endorsing the marriage after the couple jumped the broom; the humanity of the ceremony itself; the revival of interest in the subject in the 60’s and 70’s; the booming heritage weddings industry in the 90 that featured it; the different groups around the world who utilized the ceremony; and the surprising results about the single origin point of the ritual.
No, we aren’t devolving: Human brain size hasn’t changed since Jebel Irhoud Person stalked the Sahara 300,000 years ago, says new team
It is expected that with funds of 160 million dollars, 4,000 houses will be built.
It is expected that with funds of 160 million dollars, 4,000 houses will be built.
Three longtime gaming industry veterans are the newest members of the Gaming Hall of Fame.