42,000-year-old Mongolian pendant may be earliest known phallic art
The human predilection for phallic imagery is well documented—just look at the scrawling in any high school locker room. A pendant recently found in northern Mongolia suggests our species has been artistically recreating the penis for at least 42,000 years. According to researchers behind a study of the pendant, published this week in
Nature Scientific Reports
, the 4.3-centimeter piece of carved graphite is the “earliest-known sexed anthropomorphic representation.”
If so, the pendant would predate cave art at Grotte Chauvet in France that depicts vulvas and dates back 32,000 years. It would even edge...
Source: ScienceNOW - June 16, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
Sports-related concussions not proved to cause later brain disease, says expert group
An expert committee of clinicians and researchers today called for an end to most types of bodychecking, a collision tactic, in youth ice hockey, and backed other changes for preventing and treating sports-related concussions. But the international panel offered no resolution to an especially controversial question in professional sports—the extent to which repetitive head injuries cause brain disease later in life—instead saying rigorous cohort studies are needed to prove a causal relationship.
“We need … much better designed case control and cohort studies that include most importantly, careful control of t...
Source: ScienceNOW - June 14, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
NIH funds first climate and health research coordinating center
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/05/awards-recognition/first-cch-research-center-thumb.jpg?itok=PN9mO0WK" /><br /><p>Boston University, Harvard University, and partners win award to build a community of practice, reduce health consequences of climate change.</p>
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Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - June 1, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
What's the Environmental Impact of Generative AI Tools?
While misinformation and the threat of AI taking over human jobs continue to dominate the conversation about the dangers of artificial intelligence, a Boston University professor is sounding the alarm on another possible downside—the potentially sizable environmental impact of generative AI tools.…#bostonuniversity #katesaenko #bitcoinandethereum #twitter #openai #gpt3 #bing #google #decryptu #gettingstarted (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
America Is Witnessing Fastest Aging of Any Decade in 130 Years
The United States grew older, faster, last decade.
The share of residents 65 or older grew by more than a third from 2010 to 2020 and at the fastest rate of any decade in 130 years, while the share of children declined, according to new figures from the most recent census.
The declining percentage of children under age 5 was particularly noteworthy in the figures from the 2020 head count released Thursday. Combined, the trends mean the median age in the U.S. jumped from 37.2 to 38.8 over the decade.
America’s two largest age groups propelled the changes: more baby boomers turning 65 or older and millennials who becam...
Source: TIME: Health - May 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Mike Schneider / AP Tags: Uncategorized Immigration wire Source Type: news
WATCH: Warner Bros. Discovery Boss David Zaslav Gets Brutally Heckled During Boston University Commencement
Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav encountered angry chants of “pay your writers” as he delivered the 2023 commencement speech at Boston University on Sunday. Zaslav spoke for about 20 minutes at Nickerson Field — where he was met with jeers from the moment he was introduced. As Zaslav…#warnerbrosdiscovery #davidzaslav #bostonuniversity #nickerson #wbd #wga #calvinstarnes #warnerbros #discovery #mediaite (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
David Zaslav Receives Sharp Response From Writer's Strike Supporters During Boston University Speech
David Zaslav recently gave a speech at Boston University and it appears he received little fanfare from students due to the ongoing writer's strike.#davidzaslav #bostonuniversity (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
‘Pay your writers!’ Students boo Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav during commencement speech amid Hollywood writers strike
David Zaslav had an awkward Sunday. The Warner Bros. Discovery CEO delivered a commencement speech at Boston University, but it was memorable for all the wrong reasons. As he reflected upon his career, audience members shouted “shut up Zaslav” and “we don’t want you here.” The problem: His speech…#davidzaslav #warnerbrosdiscovery #bostonuniversity #hollywood #writersguild #hollywoodreporter #seanpenn #vanessabarlett #collegeoffinearts (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Warner Bros Discovery Boss David Zaslav Draws Jeers And Chants Of “Pay Your Writers!” During Boston University Commencement Address
Jeers and chants of “pay your writers” from hundreds of picketers and a number of audience members greeted Warner Bros Discovery chief David Zaslav on Sunday as he delivered Boston University’s commencement address. Zaslav, who graduated from B.U.’s law school, never overtly acknowledged the WGA…#warnerbrosdiscovery #davidzaslav #bostonuniversitys #bus #wga #generalelectric #jackwelch #wbd #johnmalone (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
David Zaslav Gets Booed at Boston University Graduation Amid the Writers Strike
David Zaslav was met with boos and angry chants from students after taking the stage at Boston University on Sunday to accept his honorary degree and give the 2023 commencement speech. During the speech, Zaslav’s appearance on the stage was repeatedly disrupted by cries, screams and shouts from…#davidzaslav #bostonuniversity #payyouwriters #shutupzaslav #dsala #buydsa #buuniversity #wbd #hollywood #wga (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Could Hair Relaxers Affect a Woman's Fertility?
FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 -- Hair relaxers may slightly affect fertility, a factor most likely to impact women who are Black or Hispanic, according to a new study.
Research led by Boston University School of Public Health found that these chemical hair... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 28, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Why Work Friends Are Crucial for Your Health
Only about 20% of U.S. adults say they have a best friend at work. Should the other 80% start looking for one?
Yes and no. There’s no doubt that social support in the workplace is important for health and well-being, says Catherine Heaney, an associate professor of psychology at Stanford who researches the relationship between work and health. That support can come from a co-worker who has become a close friend, but it doesn’t have to; interactions with supervisors and friendly acquaintances can also boost your well-being, Heaney says.
Here’s how to harness workplace relationships of all kinds to improve ...
Source: TIME: Health - April 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Psychology TIME 2030 Wellbeing Source Type: news
Ask Larry: How Much Will My Wife's Social Security Spousal Benefit Be?
Today's Social Security column addresses questions about how spousal benefits are calculated, survivor's benefits after taking reduced retirement benefits and earnings credits when self-employed. Larry Kotlikoff is a Professor of Economics at Boston University and the founder and president of…#socialsecurity #larrykotlikoff #bostonuniversity #doughidoug #pia #fra #joanhijoan #mfj #ein (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
4.7 Percent of Students With Disabilities Experience Homelessness
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- Overall, 4.7 percent of students with disabilities experience homelessness across seven states and Washington D.C., according to a study published online March 28 in Pediatrics.
Emily Bock, from the Boston University... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 28, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Ask Larry: Will My Wife's Social Security Spousal Benefit Be 50% Of Mine At 65?
Today's Social Security column addresses questions about how spousal benefit rates are calculated, how continuing to work can affect benefit rates and when survivor's benefits can become available. Larry Kotlikoff is a Professor of Economics at Boston University and the founder and president of…#socialsecurity #larrykotlikoff #bostonuniversity #fra #pia #helenhihelen #socialsecurityasap (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
