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Category Archives: Natural and exact sciences
Genetically Diverse Parents Have Taller and Smarter Kids
A global gene study shows that children of genetically diverse parents are on average taller and smarter. Continue reading
Posted in Natural and exact sciences, Research
Tagged evolutionary history, gene study, genetic similarity, genetical diversity, genetics, global study, health
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The Biology of Sacrifice (and Terrorism)
Immune ecology researchers Elin Sild and Tuul Sepp disclose the biological and psychological mechanisms that lead to self-sacrifice and motivate suicide terrorism. Continue reading
Posted in Natural and exact sciences, Research
Tagged biology, heroism, immortality, oxytocin, psychology, redback spider, risk behaviour, sacrifice, self-sacrifice, suiside terrorists, terrorism
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Estonians Want Estonians for Neighbours
Human geographers show how the segregation between Estonians and Russians has increased in Estonian cities. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Natural and exact sciences, Research
Tagged Estonia, Estonians, human geography, integration, neighbours, Russians, segregation
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How Understanding Our Mobility Makes Societies Smarter
Human geographer Olle Järv shows how understanding personal mobility improves urban and transportation planning, and helps to identify social segregation. Continue reading
Posted in Natural and exact sciences, Research
Tagged CDR data, ICT-based sensor technologies, mobile phone based data, mobility, personal mobility, PhD, PhD thesis, privacy, smart society, urbanisation
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Exploring the Odd Charm of French Guiana as an Expedition Chef
Read Ann Ideon’s story about an expedition to French Guiana, where she participated as a chef. Ann, a UT graduate in geography, has succeeded in combining her education with her passion for cooking. Continue reading
Posted in Career, Natural and exact sciences, Research
Tagged Amazonian jungle, chef, cooking, entomology, expedition, French Guiana, geography, geology, ichthyology, PhD, South America, zoology
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The Gender Gap, or When a Male Changes His Ways
Animal ecologists and psychologists come to similar conclusions: In stressful environments, the differences between males and females diminish. Continue reading
Posted in Natural and exact sciences, Research
Tagged bird ecology, environmental conditions, feeding behaviour, female, gender, male, PhD, pied flycatcher, sex differences, sexual dimorphism
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Environment on Your Lunch Plate
Find out how your daily food choices influence environmental well-being on Earth and how you can do better to support the environment. Continue reading
Posted in Natural and exact sciences, Research
Tagged eating, environment, environmental impact, food, food production, nutrition, plate model, pollution
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