Seattle may have experienced its own Swift Quake last July, but at an August 2023 concert Taylor Swift’s fans in Los Angeles...
Culture
The Role of History in How Efficient Color Names Evolve
Suppose two speakers of the same language are playing a guessing game where each has the same color swatches, and...
Unveiling the Sustainability Landscape in Cultural Organizations: a Global Benchmark
Are museums, theaters, and opera houses truly walking the talk when it comes to social and environmental sustainability? The University...
Community Culture Shapes Ceramics
Archeologists have long used the shapes and styles of pottery as a proxy for ancient cultures. But how does the...
Many Reported Gender Differences May Actually Be Power Differences
Why do men and women seem so different? According to a study, a wide range of gender differences that have...
Live Music Emotionally Moves Us More Than Streamed Music
How does listening to live music affect the emotional center of our brain? A study carried out at the University...
Why We Hate to Wait
Back in 1981, Tom Petty sang that the waiting is the hardest part. New research from The University of Texas...
Sustainable Practices Can Save Mexico’s Blue Agave, Tequila and Bats
Many associate tequila with lime wedges, salt, and parties. But the popular drink also has a negative impact on biodiversity,...