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Crisis in Syria Has Mesopotamian Precedent, Experts Say
December 18, 2012 — New research has revealed intriguing parallels between modern day and Bronze-Age Syria as the Mesopotamian region underwent urban decline, government collapse, and ... > full story -
If You Cut Down a Tree in the Forest, Can Wildlife Hear It?
December 14, 2012 — A new tool is being used by scientists and land managers to model how noise travels through landscapes and affects species and ecosystems -— a major factor in land and wildlife management ... > full story -
Schizophrenia Linked to Social Inequality
December 14, 2012 — Higher rates of schizophrenia in urban areas can be attributed to increased deprivation, increased population density and an increase in inequality within a neighborhood, new research ... > full story -
Dead Guts Spill History of Extinct Microbes: Fecal Samples from Archeological Sites Reveal Evolution of Human Gut Microbes
December 12, 2012 — Extinct microbes in fecal samples from archaeological sites across the world resemble those found in present-day rural African communities more than they resemble the microbes found in the gut of ... > full story -
Roman Settlement and Possible Prehistoric Site Uncovered in Northern Italy
December 11, 2012 — Using archaeological expertise and modern technology, archeologists recently discovered a Roman settlement and possible prehistoric site in northern ... > full story -
Higher Levels of College-Degree Attainment Boosts Employment for All, Even the Least Educated
December 11, 2012 — When it comes to four-year college degree attainment, a rising tide lifts all boats. Higher levels of college-degree attainment in an area boost the employment rate for all in that area. In fact, the ... > full story -
As Amazon Urbanizes, Rural Fires Burn Unchecked
December 10, 2012 — Many Amazonians are moving out of the countryside, in search of economic opportunities in newly booming Amazonian cities. The resulting depopulation of rural areas, along with spreading road networks ... > full story -
First Harbor of Ancient Rome Rediscovered
December 10, 2012 — Archaeologists had unearthed the great ancient monuments of Ostia, but the location of the harbor which supplied Rome with wheat remained to be discovered. Thanks to sedimentary cores, this "lost" ... > full story -
Declining Air Pollution Levels Continue to Improve Life Expectancy in U.S.
December 3, 2012 — A new study has found an association between reductions in fine particulate matter and improved life expectancy in 545 counties in the US from 2000 to ... > full story -
Emigration of Children to Urban Areas Can Protect Parents Against Depression
December 3, 2012 — Parents whose children move far away from home are less likely to become depressed than parents with children living nearby, according to a new study of rural districts in Thailand. The study ... > full story
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