Ritual feasting emerged around the time humans were beginning to farm. It came to play an important role in societal bonding, much as it does today.
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Holiday traditions – whether culinary, religious, decorative or musical – help families bond and individuals feel stable and content.
The herb kratom has a large following and is so popular that it is sold in vending machines. The FDA recently issued a public warning about the herb, which contains low levels of opioids.
Orang di seluruh dunia berprasangka buruk pada ateis, menuduh mereka jahat. Tapi sebenarnya penelitian menemukan orang beragama kerap merasa dirinya baik, padahal tidak selalu demikian.
Berapa tahun lagi tersisa buat Anda sebelum jatuh sakit—kemudian meninggal? Kami mencoba menemukan jawabannya.
When lawyers represent the interests of abused animals in the courtroom, they help human victims too.
The pain of grief is part of human existence. Daoist and Confucian philosophy can help find meaning in grief.
All the world’s major religions are concerned with moral behavior. But research shows little evidence that religious people are more ethical than atheists.
Evidence for a link between breast cancer and artificial light appears to be growing. Do studies showing higher risk of breast cancer the farther west a woman lives in a time zone add to the science?
How many healthy years of life do you have ahead before you become unhealthy – and then die? One model tries to find the answer.
In the country’s wealthiest cities, gentrification is a dirty word. But it’s all relative – just ask Hartford and Columbus.
Environmental law and natural resource experts respond to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s proposals to shrink four national monuments and allow logging, fishing and other activities in six more.
Because they’re mass-produced and written in a serialized format, comics can be seen as historical documents that reflect the political moment.
As technology and the labor market rapidly evolve, so too does the value of a high school diploma. Despite the changes, one thing remains true: Education is still the cornerstone of career success.
Study uses satellite data to add to growing evidence that nighttime light exposure raises risk of breast cancer, with the strongest link among young women.
Climate change is making heat waves more frequent and intense around the world. Cities are hotter than surrounding areas, so urban dwellers – especially minorities and the poor – are at greatest risk.
Numerous measures are in place to help young disabled children thrive, but the transition beyond school can be a difficult one. Here are some tips for families to help their children prepare for life beyond.
A foreign policy expert takes a look at how the high-profile exchange between the U.S. and Russian leaders went down.
Specialty prescription drugs are responsible for countless medical miracles, but their high price tag is the main reason health care costs are out of control.
The number of adults living with cancer is expected to triple in size by 2030. How can we prepare for this public health challenge?
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Director, University of Connecticut Humanities Institute; Professor of English, University of Connecticut
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Director, Center for Judaic Studies, University of Connecticut
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Distinguished Professor of Pharmacy Practice, University of Connecticut
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Senior Research Scientist of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Connecticut
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Professor and Chair, Department of Public Health Science and Community Medicine, University of Connecticut
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Associate Director of the ARMS Center for Gun Injury Prevention, University of Connecticut
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Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Connecticut
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Professor of Education, University of Connecticut
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Professor Emeritus of Microbiology, University of Connecticut
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Associate Professor of Public Policy, University of Connecticut
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Adjunct Professor of Genocide Studies and Human Rights, University of Connecticut
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Associate Research Professor, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut
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Professor of Earth Science, University of Connecticut
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University Teaching Fellow, Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut
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Chief of Staff, Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, University of Connecticut
