Japan’s sumo association turns 100, but the sport’s rituals have a much older role shaping ideas about the country
A visitor to Japan who wanders into a sumo tournament might be forgiven for thinking they had intruded upon a religious ceremony.
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A faint glow in the Milky Way could be a dark matter footprint
The century-old mystery of dark matter — the invisible glue thought to hold galaxies together — just got a modern clue.
Orionid meteor shower 2025 lights the night sky over Egypt in stunning photo
The Orionid meteor shower hit its peak during the dark nights surrounding October’s new moon phase.
Perception of fraud as a victimless offense can weaken police investigations, study shows
The perception among some police officers that fraud is a victimless offense can weaken investigations and the support given to those affected, a new study shows.
The dilemma of copyright: ‘Countries in the South need more access to innovation’
Professionals in creative industries should have some form of protection against others exploiting what they have created, even if it’s not a tangible, physical object.
Preserving the Amazon: A digital lifeline for the Biblioteca Amazónica
Three years ago, a fire broke out at the Biblioteca Amazónica in Iquitos, Peru, imperiling one of the world’s most important collections of primary sources on Amazonian history, culture, and politics.
How AI will transform higher education
In a remarkably short time, generative AI has surged into the university world—but what does this really mean for higher education? New research from the Department of Communication and Learning in Science at Chalmers University of Technology explores how this…
Hidden economy of ransom-based human trafficking in Libya affects hundreds of thousands of migrants
Since 2013, a hidden and lucrative economy of ransom-based human trafficking has emerged in Libya, run by traders who attempt to bring migrants and refugees to Europe via the Sahara and the Mediterranean Sea. Based partly on interviews, Ph.D. researcher…
Neanderthals and Mesolithic hunter-gatherers shaped European landscapes long before agriculture, study reveals
Imagine Europe tens of thousands of years ago: dense forests, large herds of elephants, bison and aurochs—and small groups of people armed with fire and spears. A new study shows that these people left a much clearer mark on the…
Fallout games in order: Chronological and release date
No one wants to set the world on fire, but Fallout’s post-apocalyptic world is a fun one to explore. Here’s how to get through the entire series in order.