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June Skies: no parades but amazing views
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The June night sky is full of opportunities for viewing planets but the much-hyped “Parade of Planets: will not be on tap for a while.
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Pagan Balts imported horses from Scandinavia for religious rituals
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The Pagans of the Baltic region appear to have acquired horses for ritual offerings sometimes at great expense and sea travel from Scandinavian Christian neighbors.
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New research find patients treated by female physicians have better outcomes
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A research study published yesterday finds that patients treated by female physicians appear to have better health outcomes, such as lower rates of mortality and readmission, than those treated by male physicians.
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Cat Ownership and schizophrenia? What the research shows
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A recent research study suggests a link between cat ownership and schizophrenia but researchers underscore that much more evidence is needed to make solid findings. The benefits of cat ownership far outweigh any risks.
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The Goddess’s Backbone: the argument for the Milky Way as embodiment of Nut
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Did ancient Egyptians think of the Milky Way as a specific attribute of the sky goddess Nut? A new study uses computer simulations of the ancient sky and analysis of Egyptian astronomical texts to argue the Milky Way may have been considered Nut’s backbone or outstretched arms at different times of the year.