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Review of Stealing Horses to Great Applause: The Origins of the First World War Reconsidered and America’s Fatal Leap: 1991–2016 by Paul W. Schroeder (Verso, 2025) International politics is deeply hostile to democratic intervention. At least part of the …

Rhythmic Sampling and Competition of Target and Distractor in a Motion Detection Task

Sustained visual attention is required in many real-life scenarios such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery. It is characterized by limited capacity, in which not all information available to the visual system can be processed in-depth. Recent work …

Detecting behavioural oscillations with increased sensitivity: A modification of Brookshire’s (2022) AR-surrogate method

In contrast to our seemingly continuous experience of the world, a wealth of research has shown that the quality of perception and other cognitive functions fluctuates rhythmically across brief time scales (Keitel et al., 2022; Kienitz et al., 2022). For …

Historian speaks about idea of Craighead County/Jonesboro Museum

Jonesboro, AR — (JonesboroRightNow.com) — April 22, 2025 — Two Jonesboro natives are working to bring their idea of a nonconventional Craighead County/Jonesboro Museum to life. The project is headed by Claudia C. Shannon and Dr. Ruth Hawkins. Shannon …

Film & TV Our preeminent historian of the Jews is finally ready to confront Auschwitz In 'Simon Schama: The Holocaust, ...

Simon Schama stands in front of a train carriage at Auschwitz-Birkenau. Courtesy of PBS By Dan Friedman April 22, 2025 One road to Auschwitz ran through a small garage in Kovno (now Kaunas), Lithuania. In June, 1941, local nationalists surrounded and …

Meet the National Museum of Natural History Volunteer Preserving Prehistory One Microfossil at a Time

Carlos Savignano is part of a dedicated group of FossiLab volunteers preparing Smithsonian fossils for display and future research Volunteer Carlos Savignano has worked in the museum’s FossiLab for over eight years, specializing in digital imagery. Alec …

Final Stage of FameLab Bulgaria Competition to Be Held during Sofia's Science Fest

The final of the 2025 FameLab Bulgaria competition will be held on May 11, the Beautiful Science Foundation said on Tuesday. The event is part of the 16th Sofia Science Festival, which will take place between May 8 and 11. After five rounds were already …

Study Reveals 90% Decline in Metal Pollution in Adirondack Waters Five Decades After Clean Air Act

In a pivotal advancement in environmental science, researchers from the University at Albany have unveiled groundbreaking evidence demonstrating that surface waters across the Adirondack Mountains have undergone a nearly complete recovery from decades-long …

Eminent historian Professor Sir Richard Evans to lecture at Big Ideas festival in Scarborough

Richard J Evans’ formidable academic prowess as one of the world’s leading historians of modern Germany will be evident in person when he lectures in Scarborough in May. In his forthcoming talk titled Nazism and the Environment, Professor Evans will …

Premature vision drives aberrant development of response properties in primary visual cortex

The proper development of visual cortical circuits depends on both experience-independent (Katz and Shatz 1996, Wong 1999) and experience-dependent (Huberman et al 2008, Wang et al., 2010) processes. Classically, these mechanisms have been divided into two …

The Gulf, in full bloom: A glimpse at surprising science, life in our backyard ocean

I’m so excited for Thursday night, our TV special, Garden in the Gulf: A Reef Rescue Mission, is airing on KPRC 2! Back in July, I hopped on a boat called The Fling and headed 100 miles offshore to scuba dive and see the amazing reef restoration work ( …

How One Biologist Raised the Alarm About Pesticides and Changed History

Her revelations about DDT must have been surprising to those who believed it represented a progressive step forward for humanity, especially when the consequences for the environment were unintentional. Challenging the chemical industry Carson’s …

Bygone Burnley: Ightenhill, with historian Roger Frost MBE

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com  and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Today’s Bygone Burnley episode takes us to Ightenhill where we uncover lost stepping stones and a medival manor house. Respected local historian Roger Frost MBE …

Wild chimpanzees filmed by scientists bonding over alcoholic fruit

Humans have gathered to feast and enjoy a tipple together for thousands of years, but research suggests chimpanzees may also bond over a boozy treat. Wild chimpanzees in west Africa have been observed sharing fruit containing alcohol – not in quantities to …

Science, compassion and Catholicism: How Pope Francis helped inspire global climate action

Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday, 21 April, aged 88, the Vatican has announced. Elected in 2013 following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, he was the head of the Catholic Church for just over a decade. He will be remembered in part for his …

JROMC Awards Nine Students At Science & Engineering Fair

More than 30 students competed in the Regional Science & Engineering Fair in Las Vegas, NM. Photo by Hubert van Hecke JROMC News: The J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee (JROMC) is pleased to announce its award winners for the Northeastern New …

How Pope Francis’s background in science informed a local educator’s teachings

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - One of the many things Pope Francis was known for was his background in science before becoming a priest. He was the first pontiff in history to take a public stance on combating climate change. It's that work and so …

MW historian to speak at PPC Republican Women’s Club

Scientists stunned to find chimpanzees sharing boozy treats together in world first

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சேரிகளின் பேராயர் நீதிக்கான குரல் - போப்பரசர் பிரான்சிஸ் அவர்களின் மாற்றம்தரும் போப்பாட்சி - நாடுகடந்த தமிழீழ அரசாங்கம்

ஏழைகளுக்கு உதவுவது பற்றிப் பேசியவர் மட்டுமல்ல, எளிய வாழ்க்கைமுறைக்கு எடுத்துக்காட்டாகவும் திகழ்ந்தவர் COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- நாடுகடந்த தமிழீழ அரசாங்கம் ரோமன் கத்தோலிக்கத் திருச்சபையின் தலைவர் போப் பிரான்சிஸ் …

Composer Leads the Way: Emily Simonian's Captivating Musical Earns Spotlight at Armenian Embassy Concert

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful testament to the impact of one creator’s vision, Armenian-American composer, lyricist, and librettist Emily Simonian has inspired an unprecedented cultural …

Love Without Boundaries and SBS Launch National Foster Care Training Initiative Across Guatemala

LWB and SBS launch national foster care workshops to give Guatemala’s orphaned and vulnerable children the chance to grow up in safe, loving families. GUATEMALA CITY, GUATEMALA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful move to change …

Bolivia avanza hacia la erradicación del matrimonio infantil

El Senado aprobó un proyecto clave para erradicar el matrimonio infantil. Ahora se espera que la Cámara de Diputados también lo apruebe. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El 23 de abril de 2025, el Senado Nacional …

WiseFax Unveils Secure Online Fax Solution Tailored for Healthcare Professionals

WiseFax, a trusted online fax service, today announced its secure all-in-one fax service specifically engineered for healthcare workers and their patients. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WiseFax, a trusted …

The Salvation Army Announces Return of ‘Fly the Flag’ Program to Provide Support to Local Residents in Need

Volunteers and Community Partners from The Salvation Army Milford Corps will install 500 American flags throughout Milford, Hopedale, and Mendon MILFORD, MA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American flag is a timeless …

Black Saber Group Making Big Strides

Black Saber Group showcased at Iridium Partner Conference 2025, established new partnerships, and have sold hundreds of E-Clips and E-Docks TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today Black Saber Group, a company focused …

United Planet Names Jade Ho as 2025 United Planet Fellow

Jade Ho named 2025 United Planet Fellow, continuing her journey of global service and cross-cultural leadership with the Boston-based nonprofit. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United Planet is proud to announce …

Major Achievements for Sub Tales

Achieved NY Times Best Seller and Amazon Book of the Year NASHUA, NH, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Frank and Charles Hood, the authors of “Poopie Suits & Cowboy Boots” and eight more titles about the US Submarine Force history …

ACE Alliance and the Robovis Intelligent System Shaping the Future of Finance: Investment Decisions Enter a New Era

DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the 21st century’s financial markets, technological innovations are reshaping the entire industry landscape at an unprecedented speed. The rise of emerging technologies such as …

Zafir Rashid prepares Teramir Group for vertical construction as pre-permitting milestones near completion

Zafir Rashid leads Teramir Group into final pre-construction phase for $1.5B global projects, with permits expected within 30 days. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zafir Rashid, Head of Development at Teramir …

Cities worldwide invited to join UN-Habitat’s Quality of Life Initiative

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The Way to Happiness Foundation International Hosts Spring National Convention

A Bold Step Taken Towards Restoring Competence Across America GLENDALE, GA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the spirit of Spring and embracing new beginnings, renewal and optimism, The Way to Happiness Foundation …

Dr. Lancaster Selected to Facilitate New MEG Certificate Program

Dr. Lancaster Selected to Facilitate New MEG Leadership Certificate Program MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Madison Education Group (MEG) recently announced the launch of a new certificate program: BUS 302 …

INFOLOB Elevates Enterprise Performance Through Cutting-Edge Data and Analytics Solutions

INFOLOB is expanding data and analytical innovation space through successful implementations on data warehousing and predictive analytics. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- INFOLOB, a global pioneer of digital …

Parents Forum Joins Listen First’s National Week of Conversation

Offering free online mini-session “How To Tell Somebody Something They’d Rather Not Hear” CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Successful conflict management, like many life skills, can best be learned at home. …

Mérida, México sede de los eventos internacionales XXV Reunión ACORBAT y X Congreso del Banano CORBANA, 2026

SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- La Corporación Bananera Nacional de Costa Rica (CORBANA) anuncia oficialmente la realización conjunta de la XXV Reunión Internacional ACORBAT y el X Congreso Internacional del Banano …

DOXA® Talent CEO to Host SHRM-Accredited Class on Reducing Risk in Global Outsourcing

David Nilssen will lead a SHRM-accredited virtual class for HR professionals titled “5 Ways HR Leaders Can Reduce Risk When Outsourcing” on May 7, 2025 BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- David Nilssen, CEO of DOXA® …

Insurance Leaders Gather for IICF Philanthropic Roundtable, Address Global Impact of Charitable Giving and Volunteering

IICF releases 9th Edition of Philanthropic Showcase detailing community leadership by insurance industry LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a nonprofit …