Africa
New research on ibis mummies
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Cats, crocodiles, mice, mongooses, and millions of ibis birds all underwent mummification. Archaeologists are having a look at why Ancient Egyptians may have engaged in the practice.
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Student “Religious Liberty” laws may impact minority faiths in the classroom
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Ohio considers a ‘Student Religious Liberties’ bill similar to one passed in Mississippi in 2013.
Paganism
U.S. Christian belief is on the decline, especially among Millennials
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Our data journalist, Sean Mcshee, has a look at the new report from Pew Research Center that reports a decline in the US among individuals identifying as Christians, and a rise in those who are described as “Unaffiliated” who adhere to no specific religious beliefs or are agnostic or atheist.
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West Berkeley Shell Mound Update
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Ohlone champions win a major victory in the ongoing legal challenge over the West Berkeley Shell Mound.
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Some tea bags shed plastic fragments into brew
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Some tea bags may be releasing plastic particles into brewed tea that make their way into the environment with potential consequences to marine life. Health consequences to humans are reported as unlikely but also unknown.