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Professor Damian Nance | The Role of Beam Engines in Forming the America We Know Today

Professor Damian Nance | The Role of Beam Engines in Forming the America We Know Today

Steam power was first brought to America in 1755, in the form of the beam engine. For much of the 1800s, it powered the nation’s progress. It enabled navigation of the country’s inland waterways, bolstered industry, facilitated mining, and supplied cities with water. In a recent paper, Professor Damian Nance of Ohio University tracks the importation and rapid development of the beam engine in America. He describes how the technology first brought the country together, leaving an indelible mark on the USA’s history.

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Learning English through Manga: A Fun and Effective Approach

Learning English through Manga: A Fun and Effective Approach

Manga, the colorful and vibrant Japanese comic books, have been gaining global popularity. These comics have captured the hearts of readers young and old, transcending cultural boundaries. But could manga also serve as a powerful tool for learning English? This intriguing question is explored by Professor Song Cho at Liberty University, who recently delved into the potential of manga as an educational resource for teaching English.

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Professor Catherine Mittermayer | Delving into the Mysteries of Ancient Omens with the Assyrian Scholar Nabû-zuqup-kēnu

Professor Catherine Mittermayer | Delving into the Mysteries of Ancient Omens with the Assyrian Scholar Nabû-zuqup-kēnu

The study of ancient manuscripts has opened portals to past civilizations, from the bustling streets of Mesopotamia to the realms of the Maya, Romans, Persians, and Ancient Greeks. Among these fascinating texts lies a treasure trove known as Šumma ālu ina mēlê šakin – a collection of divinatory tablets etched with omens, offering glimpses into the beliefs and practices of ancient Mesopotamia. Around 2700 years ago, an Assyrian scribe named Nabû-zuqup-kēnu embarked on a quest to predict the future through signs observed on Earth. Living in Kalhu, a city pulsating with Assyrian culture, he meticulously compiled a series of such omens – and named it Šumma ālu.

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Professor Marica Bakovic | Advanced Scientific Techniques Provide Proof that Red Guitar is an Original Picasso Painting

Professor Marica Bakovic | Advanced Scientific Techniques Provide Proof that Red Guitar is an Original Picasso Painting

Red Guitar is a painting believed to have been created by the renowned artist Pablo Picasso. Its owner affirmed that Red Guitar was a gift from Picasso to Stevan Hazdic, a former Yugoslav army chief who employed Picasso’s brother-in-law. Professor Marica Bakovic at the University of Guelph, in collaboration with scientists and historians at different Canadian institutes, set out to verify this theory and further explore the painting’s origin.

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Dr. Precious Skinner-Osei – Peter Claudius Osei | Beyond Bars: Guiding Re-entry Programs to Implement C.A.R.E.

Dr. Precious Skinner-Osei – Peter Claudius Osei | Beyond Bars: Guiding Re-entry Programs to Implement C.A.R.E.

The U.S. detains approximately 2 million individuals in prisons and jails, with 10.6 million annual bookings, mostly for short-term or pre-trial detentions. As a result, over 90% of these individuals will eventually be released, underscoring the importance of re-entry programs. Upon release, many encounter the same challenges that contributed to their incarceration, making reintegration a complex process. These challenges include navigating the labor market, preventing re-offending through counseling and education, and rebuilding family and community ties. Re-entry programs aim to address these challenges by providing services, including family reunification, employment aid, mental health support, housing, and education.

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Dr Laurie Durel – Laure Gosselin | How Conversations Shape the Effectiveness of New Climate Policies

Dr Laurie Durel – Laure Gosselin | How Conversations Shape the Effectiveness of New Climate Policies

Climate change has become a topic of public discussion, no longer confined to scientists and politicians. Various stakeholders, including environmental NGOs and industry representatives, hold different perspectives on how to address climate change. This web of actors and ideas in a given political debate, combined with their interactions, is called a discursive field. Discursive fields influence our thinking and determine whether certain ideas gain political traction. They can enable or constrain the ability of political institutions to adopt new policies. As agreeing on efficient climate change policies becomes increasingly urgent, it is vital that we consider how discursive fields impact climate change policy.

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Professor Louise Steel | Viewing Egyptian Influences in Late Bronze Age Cyprus Through a Postcolonial Lens

Professor Louise Steel | Viewing Egyptian Influences in Late Bronze Age Cyprus Through a Postcolonial Lens

The role of Egyptian or Egyptian-inspired artefacts found in the East Mediterranean has long been considered by archaeologists. Some have highlighted how these objects may have conferred elite authority on their owners. More recently, analysis has been grounded in postcolonial thought, which emphasises the agency of the native population involved in the exchange of artefacts. In a recent paper, Professor Louise Steel explores the Egyptian influence in the Late Bronze Age town of Enkomi in Cyprus.

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A Decision-Making Toolbox for Prioritising Ecological Restoration

A Decision-Making Toolbox for Prioritising Ecological Restoration

The fate of humanity is intricately intertwined with the state of the environment. Vital ecosystem services, such as freshwater provision, underpin food security, health, wellbeing, and economic prosperity. However, ecosystems everywhere face mounting challenges, including pollution and the impacts of climate change. Approximately one-quarter of the Earth’s land-based ecosystems suffer degradation, impacting over 41% of the global population. Without intervention, 95% could be degraded by 2050. Additionally, climate change presents a significant threat to water availability and the sustainability of ecosystems.

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Professor Penelope Corfield | Key Changes in Daily Greetings in 18th Century Britain

Professor Penelope Corfield | Key Changes in Daily Greetings in 18th Century Britain

In 18th century Britain, deep bowing as a greeting slowly evolved into a touch of the cap for men, or quick bob for women. Simultaneously, a new form of greeting emerged: the handshake. How and why did the handshake gain popularity, becoming a standard greeting? This phenomenon is explored in a new essay published in the journal Urban History and authored by Professor Penelope Corfield of London University.

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Professor Ronald De Sousa | Exploring the Contribution of Philosophy to Empirical Sciences

Professor Ronald De Sousa | Exploring the Contribution of Philosophy to Empirical Sciences

The term ‘scientist’ was invented just under 200 years ago. What we now call ‘science’ was then known as ‘natural philosophy’. Since then, we’ve made a clear distinction between philosophy and the empirical sciences, to the extent that they are often perceived to be unrelated. However, it may be a mistake to divide human quest for knowledge in this way. Professor Ronald De Sousa at the University of Toronto argues that philosophy and science are inextricably linked. For him, you cannot escape philosophy when you are thinking about anything systematically and scientifically.

read more
Dr Gabriel Popescu | Reconstructing the History of a Prehistoric Society in the Eastern Balkans

Dr Gabriel Popescu | Reconstructing the History of a Prehistoric Society in the Eastern Balkans

When studying the earliest human societies, researchers use a combination of archaeological records and radiocarbon dating to create comprehensive models of population patterns. By applying advanced mathematical techniques, they can now estimate the changing sizes and distributions of ancient human populations and make more informed inferences about how societies were structured. In many regions, these models have allowed researchers to better understand the social and environmental changes that shaped the prehistoric world.

read more
Professor Damian Nance | The Role of Beam Engines in Forming the America We Know Today

Professor Damian Nance | The Role of Beam Engines in Forming the America We Know Today

Steam power was first brought to America in 1755, in the form of the beam engine. For much of the 1800s, it powered the nation’s progress. It enabled navigation of the country’s inland waterways, bolstered industry, facilitated mining, and supplied cities with water. In a recent paper, Professor Damian Nance of Ohio University tracks the importation and rapid development of the beam engine in America. He describes how the technology first brought the country together, leaving an indelible mark on the USA’s history.

read more
Learning English through Manga: A Fun and Effective Approach

Learning English through Manga: A Fun and Effective Approach

Manga, the colorful and vibrant Japanese comic books, have been gaining global popularity. These comics have captured the hearts of readers young and old, transcending cultural boundaries. But could manga also serve as a powerful tool for learning English? This intriguing question is explored by Professor Song Cho at Liberty University, who recently delved into the potential of manga as an educational resource for teaching English.

read more
Professor Catherine Mittermayer | Delving into the Mysteries of Ancient Omens with the Assyrian Scholar Nabû-zuqup-kēnu

Professor Catherine Mittermayer | Delving into the Mysteries of Ancient Omens with the Assyrian Scholar Nabû-zuqup-kēnu

The study of ancient manuscripts has opened portals to past civilizations, from the bustling streets of Mesopotamia to the realms of the Maya, Romans, Persians, and Ancient Greeks. Among these fascinating texts lies a treasure trove known as Šumma ālu ina mēlê šakin – a collection of divinatory tablets etched with omens, offering glimpses into the beliefs and practices of ancient Mesopotamia. Around 2700 years ago, an Assyrian scribe named Nabû-zuqup-kēnu embarked on a quest to predict the future through signs observed on Earth. Living in Kalhu, a city pulsating with Assyrian culture, he meticulously compiled a series of such omens – and named it Šumma ālu.

read more
Professor Marica Bakovic | Advanced Scientific Techniques Provide Proof that Red Guitar is an Original Picasso Painting

Professor Marica Bakovic | Advanced Scientific Techniques Provide Proof that Red Guitar is an Original Picasso Painting

Red Guitar is a painting believed to have been created by the renowned artist Pablo Picasso. Its owner affirmed that Red Guitar was a gift from Picasso to Stevan Hazdic, a former Yugoslav army chief who employed Picasso’s brother-in-law. Professor Marica Bakovic at the University of Guelph, in collaboration with scientists and historians at different Canadian institutes, set out to verify this theory and further explore the painting’s origin.

read more
Dr. Precious Skinner-Osei – Peter Claudius Osei | Beyond Bars: Guiding Re-entry Programs to Implement C.A.R.E.

Dr. Precious Skinner-Osei – Peter Claudius Osei | Beyond Bars: Guiding Re-entry Programs to Implement C.A.R.E.

The U.S. detains approximately 2 million individuals in prisons and jails, with 10.6 million annual bookings, mostly for short-term or pre-trial detentions. As a result, over 90% of these individuals will eventually be released, underscoring the importance of re-entry programs. Upon release, many encounter the same challenges that contributed to their incarceration, making reintegration a complex process. These challenges include navigating the labor market, preventing re-offending through counseling and education, and rebuilding family and community ties. Re-entry programs aim to address these challenges by providing services, including family reunification, employment aid, mental health support, housing, and education.

read more
Dr Laurie Durel – Laure Gosselin | How Conversations Shape the Effectiveness of New Climate Policies

Dr Laurie Durel – Laure Gosselin | How Conversations Shape the Effectiveness of New Climate Policies

Climate change has become a topic of public discussion, no longer confined to scientists and politicians. Various stakeholders, including environmental NGOs and industry representatives, hold different perspectives on how to address climate change. This web of actors and ideas in a given political debate, combined with their interactions, is called a discursive field. Discursive fields influence our thinking and determine whether certain ideas gain political traction. They can enable or constrain the ability of political institutions to adopt new policies. As agreeing on efficient climate change policies becomes increasingly urgent, it is vital that we consider how discursive fields impact climate change policy.

read more
Professor Louise Steel | Viewing Egyptian Influences in Late Bronze Age Cyprus Through a Postcolonial Lens

Professor Louise Steel | Viewing Egyptian Influences in Late Bronze Age Cyprus Through a Postcolonial Lens

The role of Egyptian or Egyptian-inspired artefacts found in the East Mediterranean has long been considered by archaeologists. Some have highlighted how these objects may have conferred elite authority on their owners. More recently, analysis has been grounded in postcolonial thought, which emphasises the agency of the native population involved in the exchange of artefacts. In a recent paper, Professor Louise Steel explores the Egyptian influence in the Late Bronze Age town of Enkomi in Cyprus.

read more
A Decision-Making Toolbox for Prioritising Ecological Restoration

A Decision-Making Toolbox for Prioritising Ecological Restoration

The fate of humanity is intricately intertwined with the state of the environment. Vital ecosystem services, such as freshwater provision, underpin food security, health, wellbeing, and economic prosperity. However, ecosystems everywhere face mounting challenges, including pollution and the impacts of climate change. Approximately one-quarter of the Earth’s land-based ecosystems suffer degradation, impacting over 41% of the global population. Without intervention, 95% could be degraded by 2050. Additionally, climate change presents a significant threat to water availability and the sustainability of ecosystems.

read more
Professor Penelope Corfield | Key Changes in Daily Greetings in 18th Century Britain

Professor Penelope Corfield | Key Changes in Daily Greetings in 18th Century Britain

In 18th century Britain, deep bowing as a greeting slowly evolved into a touch of the cap for men, or quick bob for women. Simultaneously, a new form of greeting emerged: the handshake. How and why did the handshake gain popularity, becoming a standard greeting? This phenomenon is explored in a new essay published in the journal Urban History and authored by Professor Penelope Corfield of London University.

read more
Professor Ronald De Sousa | Exploring the Contribution of Philosophy to Empirical Sciences

Professor Ronald De Sousa | Exploring the Contribution of Philosophy to Empirical Sciences

The term ‘scientist’ was invented just under 200 years ago. What we now call ‘science’ was then known as ‘natural philosophy’. Since then, we’ve made a clear distinction between philosophy and the empirical sciences, to the extent that they are often perceived to be unrelated. However, it may be a mistake to divide human quest for knowledge in this way. Professor Ronald De Sousa at the University of Toronto argues that philosophy and science are inextricably linked. For him, you cannot escape philosophy when you are thinking about anything systematically and scientifically.

read more
Dr Gabriel Popescu | Reconstructing the History of a Prehistoric Society in the Eastern Balkans

Dr Gabriel Popescu | Reconstructing the History of a Prehistoric Society in the Eastern Balkans

When studying the earliest human societies, researchers use a combination of archaeological records and radiocarbon dating to create comprehensive models of population patterns. By applying advanced mathematical techniques, they can now estimate the changing sizes and distributions of ancient human populations and make more informed inferences about how societies were structured. In many regions, these models have allowed researchers to better understand the social and environmental changes that shaped the prehistoric world.

read more

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