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GERICS: Towards resilient cultural heritage

Cultural heritage is an integral part of urban areas as an expression of their social, economic, and environmental development. Here, GERICS explain how they can help.

Tibetan monks have different gut microbes, here’s why

Study shows that gut microbes in Tibetan Buddhist monks differ substantially from their secular neighbours.

Average age of conception throughout human history

Determining the average age of conception throughout human history to discover more about humans, then and in the future.

Ancient Siberian genomes reveal previously unknown hunter-gatherer population

Researchers uncover ancient Siberian genomes which reveal a previously undescribed group of early hunter-gatherer population in Neolithic Altai-Sayan region.

What is the secret of ultradurable Roman concrete?

The Pantheon is the world's oldest structure at 1,898 years old; but how has it stood the test of time? Roman concrete is the answer.

‘Representation really matters’: Why Black history should be taught in British schools

Black history in schools continues to be increasingly vital, as decolonising education and improving representation gives students a broader, more honest curriculum delving into systemic inequality.

Representation and Identity: the importance of Black British history

Black British history is a key part of the thriving cultural hub that is the UK today, yet this vital part of our country’s story is little known.

Why is it important to study history?

Daniel Scarborough from Nazarbayev University examines why it is important to study history.

What can we learn from ancient footprints found on a Merseyside beach?

What can we learn from the discovery of hundreds of ancient footprints belonging to animals and humans on a Merseyside beach?

Modern American gun ownership values can be linked to slavery

American gun ownership trends in the present day can be historically tied to the number of people who were enslaved in U.S. counties in...

Esports at the Commonwealth Games: A step in the right direction?

Last weekend’s Commonwealth Esports Championships marked yet another milestone for the world of competitive video gaming.

Why do Europeans have lactose tolerance?

Famine and disease were the catalyst for the evolution of lactose tolerance in Europe, and explain why others are lactose intolerant.

Why did the T-Rex have tiny arms?

The discovery of a giant new dinosaur may explain why the T-Rex and so many other prehistoric meat-eaters had such tiny arms.

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