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No One Mourns the Wicked: The Ethics of Mourning Morally Flawed Celebrities

Journal of Social Philosophy, EarlyView.
Carme Isern‐Mas, Katrien Schaubroeck, Alfred Archer   +2 more
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De Stupro: First Insights on Rape and Its Prosecution in Maltese Courts (1701–10)

Journal for Eighteenth-Century Studies, Volume 49, Issue 3, Page 265-286, September 2026.
Abstract This article constitutes a first in‐depth investigation of rape and the prosecution of this crime in early eighteenth‐century Malta. The research, which is based on sixteen rape accusations claimed at the secular courts in Malta between 1701 and 1710, has analysed cases categorized as ‘simple rape’, ‘violent rape’ and rape committed under the ...
Vanessa Buhagiar
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‘I, Me, Myself’: Selfhood and Melancholy in the Journals of Gertrude Savile (1697–1758)

Journal for Eighteenth-Century Studies, Volume 49, Issue 3, Page 287-308, September 2026.
Abstract This article examines the journals of Gertrude Savile from 1727 in light of recent scholarship on early modern and eighteenth‐century melancholy. The concept had myriad associations with medicine, physiology, the imagination, and feeling, but questions remain about how melancholy during this period was considered by those outside the narrow ...
Daniel Beaumont
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The role of media in reducing and reinforcing stigma: A randomized controlled trial investigating the impact of positive and negative representations of visible difference

British Journal of Health Psychology, Volume 31, Issue 3, September 2026.
Abstract Objectives Individuals with visible differences often experience appearance‐related stigma and discrimination, reinforced by negative media portrayals. In contrast, positive portrayals may challenge stereotypes and promote acceptance. This study examined whether exposure to positive, negative or neutral images of visible difference influences ...
Harley Teagle, Maia Thornton, Wylde M. C. Roberts‐Mills, Ella Guest   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Corundum Discovered by SuperCam and the Perseverance Rover at Jezero Crater, Mars

Geophysical Research Letters, Volume 53, Issue 16, 28 August 2026.
Abstract Mars is primarily composed of mafic mineral assemblages and their alteration products, but small, scattered rocks strewn across the landscape offer clues to greater petrological diversity. While traversing the Jezero crater rim, the Perseverance rover encountered several plagioclase‐rich light‐toned float rocks.
A. M. Ollila, O. Beyssac, A. Fau, O. Forni, E. Clavé, P. Beck, C. C. Bedford, V. Payre, E. Dehouck, S. A. Connell, J. A. Manrique, P. Pilleri, O. Gasnault, G. M. Martinez, A. Udry, S. Bernard, P. Gasda, T. Acosta‐Maeda, R. B. Anderson, T. S. J. Gabriel, F. Calef, J. F. Bell III, J. Maki, S. Schröder, C. Quantin‐Nataf, J. R. Johnson, B. Chide, K. Rammelkamp, F. Poulet, C. Royer, M. Rock, N. L. Lanza, S. K. Sharma, G. Lopez‐Reyes, T. Fouchet, J. Comellas, A. Zastrow, E. Cloutis, R. C. Wiens, A. Cousin, S. Maurice, S. Clegg, P. Bernardi, T. Nelson   +43 more
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Methodologies for Dataset Analysis in Regard to Obtaining Material Characteristics Using Lamb Waves

Macromolecular Symposia, Volume 415, Issue 4, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Nondestructive testing has been a fundamental technique in material characterization for an extended period, offering the distinct advantage of preserving the integrity of the tested specimen. Among the conventional methodologies, the pulse‐echo technique has been widely employed for the determination of the Young's modulus and Poisson's ratio
Andreea‐Denisa Griguța, Mihai Valentin Predoi, Cristian Cătălin Petre, Cristian Rugină   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rational Witches?

Early Modern Low Countries
This essay examines the defence strategies of women accused of witchcraft in early modern Ghent, focusing on their agency within restrictive societal frameworks.
Jonas Roelens
doaj   +1 more source

Negative symbolism of wildlife shapes human–nature coexistence: The plight of owls in Nigeria

People and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 8, Page 2734-2747, August 2026.
Abstract Human–wildlife coexistence in culturally diverse landscapes requires understanding how socio‐cultural processes shape perceptions and behaviours towards conservation‐priority species. This study examines perceptions, belief‐based uses and conservation attitudes towards owls in communities surrounding six Protected Areas in Nigeria, addressing ...
Iniunam Aniefiok Iniunam, Joan Fadzai Banda, Talatu Tende, Danjuma Filibus Dami, Ulf Ottosson, Adams Adamanyiwa Chaskda   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Golden weapons and golden fetters: From the gold standard to the new geopolitics

The Economic History Review, Volume 79, Issue 3, Page 900-921, August 2026.
Abstract This paper explores the historical relationship between monetary regimes, security concerns, and geopolitical tensions, particularly focusing on the role of gold. Throughout history, monetary systems have been deeply intertwined with international state systems and security provisions.
Harold James
wiley   +1 more source

A new pest recorded in Italy: The South African citrus thrips, Scirtothrips aurantii (Thysanoptera: Thripidae)

EPPO Bulletin, Volume 56, Issue 2, Page 309-316, August 2026.
Abstract The South African citrus thrips, Scirtothrips aurantii Faure, 1929, has been recorded in Italy for the first time. This species was recently reported in Spain and Portugal. Its presence has been confirmed in the major citrus‐growing area of Catania province (Sicily), infesting citrus trees. S. aurantii is currently included in the EPPO A1 List
Giuseppe Massimino Cocuzza, Eya Ben Hmad, Paride Occhipinti, Gaetano Siscaro   +3 more
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