Arts & Humanities

The Importance of the Bible’s Cultural Contexts

Constance Furey has recently started to work as main editor for the area Christianity on the Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception (EBR). Here she talks about her new role, the EBR, and why the Bible’s cultural contexts matter.

Science & Technology

Scientists discover a new crab-eating rat species in Ecuador

The rediscovery of two museum specimens in Azuay, Ecuador encouraged researchers to investigate whether the small rodents actually represented a […]

Science & Technology

Diabetes and cognitive dysfunction: an unhealthy lifestyle impacts both

An unhealthy lifestyle is a major contributing factor for cognitive decline, which in turn is a risk factor for the […]

Science & Technology

Scientists against plastic: Are polysaccharides made from marine biomass a winning strategy?

The future of our planet is at stake. Plastic waste is piling up and nature-inspired alternatives are urgently needed. In a quest to tackle this issue, scientists are actively looking for sustainable solutions – even in the deepest corners of the Earth.  

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