The Osiris 41 volume examines the interrelation between childhood and science, highlighting children's influence and contributions to historical change. Articles challenge traditional norms and assumptions in the field, proposing a more dynamic understanding of this relationship.
Researchers have uncovered the identities of three kings omitted from the Assyrian King List, shedding new light on early Neo-Assyrian political history. The discoveries suggest that the AKL may not be an impartial chronographic work, but rather a legitimizing canon of kings used to remove short-lived or parallel rulers.
The Mexican state's 'war on drugs' in the 1960s and 70s was actually a cover for its counterinsurgency campaign against rural guerrilla movements. The government framed petty crime and illicit drug farming as 'banditry', allowing it to suppress social unrest and maintain control over the countryside.
The article explores how Busseiron became an 'umbrella discipline' incorporating various topics related to matter. Despite debates over its structure, the term endured due to its widespread acceptance and legitimized by contentious discussions.
A new review argues that red meat, once a survival food, now drives chronic disease and environmental crisis. Modern consumption patterns are situated within a broader historical and biological framework, highlighting the need for dietary flexibility.
Studies show that when fuel prices rise, hybrid drivers increasingly rely on electric charging to improve vehicle performance and reduce emissions. However, only about 32% of hybrid mileage is driven using the vehicle's electric mode.
The article explores how compulsory sex-marking perpetuates heterosexist oppression and represents a threat to individual autonomy. Ophelia Vedder argues that dismantling the hegemonic gender regime will lead to more autonomy for trans individuals.
The article explores how social media drives donations for Ukrainian military operations, creating a cycle of need for more funding. Former and current military personnel share their experiences, highlighting the desperation and creativity in using available tools to wage war.
A new study reveals that shorter early-life telomeres are associated with higher survival rates in black-legged kittiwakes. In contrast, larger individuals tend to have shorter telomeres, suggesting a trade-off between growth and telomere maintenance.
Historian Erin Maglaque examines early modern Europe's reproductive unfreedom, including single motherhood, foundling hospitals, and wet nursing. She finds that these systems perpetuated structural violence against poor women and their children.
Research found that extreme summer heat can overwhelm honey bees' cooling systems, causing significant colony population declines. Larger colonies with more stable internal temperatures were less affected, highlighting the need for effective management strategies to mitigate impacts of high temperatures and maintain colony stability.
The rise of populism in Hungary and Israel under Viktor Orbán and Benjamin Netanyahu challenges the neoliberal order by increasing state intervention for private profit. This shift leads to a 'hollowing out' of the neoliberal state, as populist rule re-politicizes state policy and subverts institutional independence.
In fascist Italy, the state employed zootechnics to advance its aims, viewing eating animal products as a marker of power and masculinity. Despite initial ambitions, the project failed due to economic support issues and farmers' reluctance, leaving behind a legacy of fascist propaganda.
Many bird species can learn to comprehend vocal signals, including gulls recognizing mates and songbirds eavesdropping on neighbors. Comprehension learning is more widespread than usage learning in birds.
A new study found that crayfish with larger but weaker claws swam more slowly due to energetic trade-offs. Removing one or both claws improved swimming performance, highlighting the physical burden of carrying oversized weapons.
The Municipal Finance Journal has joined the Chicago Journals publishing program, expanding its research coverage on municipal finance and tax-exempt financing. The journal's exclusive coverage of the $4.2 trillion municipal bond market will reach a broader audience through this partnership.
The article explores how the Italian Communist Party shaped scientific inquiry through collective reflection, stressing that science is not neutral. The party led by Enrico Berlinguer formulated the 'austerity policy' to give workers back their centrality in productive processes.
Researchers Y. Allen Chen and Alan C. Haynie win the 2024 Outstanding Article Award for their novel study on size-targeting in the U.S. Bering Sea pollock catcher/processor fishery. The analysis reveals that size-based management can generate gains in harvest outcomes and stock biomass, particularly in years of low pollock abundance.
A recent study found that increased taxes do not significantly incentivize high-income earners to relocate. Instead, the COVID-19 pandemic led to temporary tax migration due to disrupted social ties. The authors suggest that embeddedness and social capital are key factors in retaining top talent.
Researchers explore how immune balance affects reproductive success in female mammals, from mating to birth. They find that immune balance is crucial for reproductive success, and that different stages of reproduction require specific immune shifts.
The latest Osiris volume examines how animals have influenced human knowledge production and shaped the natural world. Studies on animal agency, individual animals, groupings, and technological systems reveal new insights into historical scientific inquiry.
The study suggests using Handwritten Text Recognition (HTR) technology to transcribe early modern print, which can be done without outsourcing labor. This approach enables researchers to create purpose-built transcription models tailored to their needs, promoting ethical and efficient scholarship.
The Michigan Womyn's Music Festival, once an experiment in utopia, struggled with its 'womyn-born-womyn' policy excluding trans women. A new article examines the fight for trans inclusion and positions it within a history of activism that includes antiracist efforts by women of color.
The astronomical records of imperial China played a pivotal role in shaping the country's astronomy practices, highlighting the archive's importance as an arena for historical consciousness and collaboration. The records, particularly the imperial dynastic histories, were used to preserve data and build upon past knowledge.
Researchers detected ethyl glucuronide in feathers of various bird species, suggesting that avian exposure to ethanol is widespread. Studies found higher levels of the molecule in nectarivores and frugivores compared to other dietary groups.
George Biddell Airy's emphasis on standardization in the Royal Observatory's library and archive led to improved record-keeping, increased book loans, and enhanced research output. His labors also contributed to the observatory's role in British society, solidifying its position as a 'scientific civil servant'.
Three Speculum articles have been recognized with the MAA Article Prize in Critical Race Studies and the MAA Van Courtlandt Elliott Prize. These awards honor outstanding research on race and medieval law, with one article exploring the intersection of genealogy and politics in late medieval Granada.
The January 2025 themed issue of Speculum reflects on the evolution of medieval studies, highlighting shifts toward global perspectives, feminist scholarship, and decolonization. The issue offers histories of para-academic groups, such as the Society for Medieval Feminist Scholarship, BABEL, and the Material Collective, and critiques t...
A new paper examines how European scholars like Antoine Gaubil and George Costard used Chinese astronomy to promote their respective political agendas. Despite scientific inquiry, both men were driven by local concerns, with Costard seeking to discredit China's antiquity as a way to promote British values.
Researchers analyzed the House of the Greek Epigrams in Pompeii using VR-based eye tracking and GIS. They found that varying light conditions and dynamic movement affected participants' relationship with artworks. The study reveals a complex visual palimpsest made up of moving views, interconnected journeys, and comings and goings.
A new paper predicts that AI will influence human evolution through natural selection, including changes in brain size, attention spans, and social behaviors. The author argues that human-AI interactions can resemble human-human social interactions, leading to potential evolutionary consequences.
Households who purchase private substitutes still pay for the electric grid, benefiting some lower-income households with bill savings over lost reliability. Private substitute ownership has increased over time, changing public grid reliability.
The National Tax Journal recognizes Jason DeBacker, Bradley T. Heim, Anh Tran, and Alexander Yuskavage for their article on paid preparers decreasing tax compliance. The journal also presents the annual Referee Award to Emilie Jackson and Jason DeBacker for their exceptional service as referees.
The September 2024 issue of Isis pays tribute to the centennial anniversary of the History of Science Society (HSS), exploring its rich history, publications, and contributions. The journal has co-authored most articles with early career scholars to advance equity and collaboration.
A photograph of a German peasant was taken in 1929 as part of an anthropological study, but its use evolved over time to support Nazi racial purity and anti-Semitism. The image has been misattributed to the Nazi regime, used to justify discrimination against Jews, and even repurposed to promote Turkish nationalism.
Agricultural water pricing may help manage scarce resources, but firms' responses vary. Researchers found that groundwater extraction decreased by 22% after a 21% price increase, but firms became more responsive to prices over time, with increased elasticity between the first and fifth year.
Research has shown that winners of a fight are more likely to win subsequent contests, while losers tend to lose their following fights. In humans, winner and loser effects can guide individuals to behave according to their apparent social rank.
Pestina, a bug-girl designed in 1958, reflects shifting American attitudes towards women, migration, and foreignness. Her story provides insight into how officials tried to convince the public of pest invasion dangers and how fears and fetishes defined mobility in the mid-20th century.
A new article assesses the reliability and robustness of a spatial microsimulation method for calculating carbon tax incidence. The authors demonstrate the approach's ability to generate granular household-level estimates, providing unique insights into the distributional consequences of carbon taxes. They find that different revenue r...
The volume examines how disability has influenced scientific disciplines and history, highlighting disabled individuals' contributions to ME/CFS activism and laboratory research. Disability studies in science is shown to be a crucial force in shaping knowledge production.
The Temple of Bel in Palmyra faces significant damage after ISIS bombing, highlighting the need for its preservation and the return of the local population. The site's history and archaeological importance are crucial to stabilize, ensuring global cooperation and a shared ambition to protect the monument.
Caroline Schuster and Catherine J. Frieman will succeed Laurence Ralph as co-editors of Current Anthropology on January 1, 2025. They are the first cross-disciplinary editorial team and first women to hold this role, bringing extensive editorial experience to the journal.
A new article in Isis reveals how perfume research has stimulated scientific endeavor for over a century. Galina Shyndriayeva demonstrates the connections between fragrance production and industrial development, including Leopold Ružička's discovery of muscone and its impact on polymer synthesis.
A new paper reviews Tommie Shelby's book on prison abolition, arguing that Shelby misreads the intentions of the movement. The author contends that while prisons cause real harm, quibbling with abolition may be unproductive. The paper examines how mass incarceration structures US society through fear, racism, and police brutality.
A new study provides a unified account of Darwinism's varieties, exploring its connection to scientific theory, logic, and worldview. The authors argue that restricting Darwinism to science is not ideal, highlighting the importance of theoretical elements in structuring scientific inquiry.
The American Journal of Health Economics has released a special issue on health equity, examining the intersections of race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability with healthcare access and outcomes. Key findings include a positive correlation between gender-affirming care and mental health among low-income tran...
Researchers examine artisanal featherwork in colonial Dutch Brazil, highlighting its impact on Amazonian life and biodiversity. The study reveals the global exploitation of birds and indigenous knowledge transformed environmental creativity and cultural diversity.
A new study identifies Anqa as a near mirror image of Dura-Europos, sharing similar composition and strategic importance. Located just across the Syrian border from Dura-Europos, Anqa's remains offer a unique window into the ancient Middle Euphrates region.
This year's awards recognize two groundbreaking articles that significantly influenced marine resource management literature and remain relevant today. Kenneth Ruddle, Edvard Hviding, and Robert E. Johannes' 1992 article on customary marine sea tenure systems delivers sustainable use of marine resources.
The Congolese oil field discovery in 1969 presented a rare opportunity for the nation, but also threatened exploitation. The author examines how efforts to draw on the field for profit necessitated drawing on the nation's future.