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An osteobiography of a celebrity chimpanzee reflects the changing roles of modern zoos
The role of zoos has shifted markedly from their origins in the nineteenth century to the present day. Long-lived and charismatic individual animals have been central to zoological collections, as priorities have changed from a primary focus on ...
David M. Cooper +11 more
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The Genetic Legacy of Cretan Landrace Grapevines and Their Relationship to the Southern Levant
Grapes are more than an agricultural crop; they are a vital part of human history, economy, and culture. Yet the origins of many traditional varieties remain unclear. By studying the genetics of Cretan grapes, we discovered that they are a “genetic mosaic”—combining local lineages with those from the Southern Levant and Eastern Europe.
Meirav Meiri +5 more
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Evolution of photoperiod insensitivity drove the westward expansion of broomcorn millet
This research highlights how ancient farming communities adapted crops to challenging environments, enabling the spread of agriculture across Eurasia. By demonstrating that broomcorn millet evolved reduced sensitivity to day‐length, the study explains how this crop could support food production in regions with short growing seasons and long summer days.
Giedre Motuzaite Matuzeviciute +4 more
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ABSTRACT Rationale Recent advances in high‐throughput molecular analyses of collagen peptides, especially ZooMS (Zooarchaeology by Mass Spectrometry), have permitted breakthroughs in the analysis of archaeological material that is highly fragmented, a factor that hinders morphological identification.
Pauline Raymond +8 more
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Torbjørn Ekrem, Peter H. Langton
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A Systematic Review of Participatory Science Approaches in K–12 Ecological Monitoring
ABSTRACT Participatory science has emerged as a vital educational approach for engaging K–12 learners in authentic scientific inquiry while generating data for ecological monitoring. This systematic review synthesizes 72 empirical studies published between 2006 and 2025 that involved K–12 students in ecological monitoring projects.
Ho Yeong Yu, Seongjae Lee, Jae Geun Kim
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CHIRONOMUS Newsletter now compliant with the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature
Torbjørn Ekrem
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ABSTRACT The adoption of geospatial and digital technologies, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Building Information Modelling (BIM), Digital Twins, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), is increasingly recognised as key enablers of sustainable development.
Monica C. M. Parlato, Andrea Pezzuolo
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Moral Economies of Debt Forgiveness and Enforcement in Postcrisis Iceland
ABSTRACT Who deserves financial relief in times of crisis, and on what grounds? The 2008 collapse of Iceland's banking system prompted state intervention to mitigate household indebtedness, including forbearance, pension withdrawals, repayment adjustments, and debt reductions.
Timothy Heffernan
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In memory of James E. Sublette (1928-2012)
Amy Steeby +11 more
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