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Testing the Energetics of Gestation and Growth Hypothesis for Human Secondary Altriciality
Evolutionary Anthropology: Issues, News, and Reviews, Volume 35, Issue 2, June 2026.ABSTRACT The pronounced neurological immaturity, yet increased birthweight of human neonates relative to other primates, known as secondary altriciality, is traditionally attributed to obstetric constraints arising from pelvic adaptations for bipedal locomotion and childbirth—the so‐called obstetrical dilemma.
Cédric Cordey +2 more
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Open ArchaeologyMuseum-excavations – discovering unprovenanced and forgotten objects in museums’ storerooms – open new opportunities for engagement and highlight the consequent necessity to (de-)contextualise the discovered artefacts.
Zinn Katharina
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TAXON, Volume 75, Issue 3, June 2026.Abstract Floral mimicry of decaying substrates of animal origin, such as carrion or faeces, is associated with unusual traits such as geoflory, deep maroon or yellow colouration, floral hairs and unpleasant odour, but the functional significance of these traits for attracting and manipulating pollinators has seldom been examined.
Adam Shuttleworth +3 more
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SECURITY OF EGYPTIAN ANTIQUITIES
, 1985 Two organizations are responsible for maintaining and securing the Egyptian cultural properties. The first one is the Egyptian Antiquities Organization. There are different opinions about its management structure.
Moussa, Mohammed Kamel
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Environmental Microbiology Reports, Volume 18, Issue 3, June 2026.Historic mural paintings are highly vulnerable to microbial biodeterioration. This study reports the first identification of Paracoccus marcusii strain IBR3 on a 19th‐century Italian mural. In vitro tests revealed enzymatic activities, including casein hydrolysis and calcium carbonate dissolution, linking the strain to protein binder and mineral ...
Michele Narduzzi +4 more
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Radiological evaluation of ancient Egyptian mummies in Italian museums
, 2010 Paleopathology and paleoradiology both provide a wealth of relevant data about the health status of ancient populations and give insights concerning the body conservation techniques adopted (mummification). Many mummified human remains from ancient Egypt
GIUFFRA, VALENTINA +5 more
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When First Nations Don't Count: H.V. Evatt and the Erasure of Palestinian Rights
Australian Journal of Politics &History, Volume 72, Issue 2, Page 269-290, June 2026.As Minister for External Affairs in the Chifley Government, Herbert Vere Evatt played a pivotal role at the United Nations in securing the partition of Palestine and recognition of the State of Israel. These endeavours were represented by Evatt and in subsequent commentary as exemplifying Evatt's commitment to justice.
Jeff Rickertt
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Heaven and hell - and other worlds of the dead
, 2000 What happens after we die? -- from Egyptian mummies to guardians of ancient tombs; Mexican 'Days of the Dead' skeletons to Mercedez-Benz coffins; Peruvian mummy bundles to Viking boat burials -- this book explores beliefs & practices from around the ...
Sheridan, J A
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Archaeometry, Volume 68, Issue 3, Page 298-310, June 2026.ABSTRACT This study presents the first GC‐MS–based analyses of wide horizontal rim vessels with well‐defined funerary contexts, from Middle Bronze Age Portugal (Quinta do Amorim 2 and Pego). Organic residues from two vessels revealed ruminant fats and plant oils, alongside molecular markers of heat exposure.
João Vinícius Back +5 more
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, 2004 Contemporary museums face various challenges to the role they have traditionally performed. Virtual reality (VR), collaborative virtual environments (CVEs) and virtual actors provide the means of meeting these challenges.
Economou, D.
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