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Psychedelic Power: How Ancient Rituals Shaped Andean Hierarchies

A recent study uncovers how ancient Andean leaders used exclusive psychedelic rituals to establish and reinforce social hierarchies, offering a new perspective on the origins of inequality in early civilizations.

Griots’ Secrets: How Oral Legends Unearthed Africa’s Lost Cities

Griots, West Africa’s master storytellers, preserved detailed historical maps in their songs and tales—now revolutionizing archaeology and challenging old biases about oral traditions.

Hubble at 35: A Legacy of Cosmic Discovery

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope celebrates 35 years of cosmic exploration with new images and public engagement initiatives, highlighting its enduring legacy in unveiling the universe's mysteries.

Boozy Bananas and Primate Parties

Wild chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau have been observed sharing fermented fruit, offering new insights into the evolutionary roots of human social drinking behaviors.

Human Touch vs. Machine: Professional Artists Outshine AI in Creativity

A new study reveals that professional artists, drawing on deep personal experience and nuanced language, generate artwork that is seen as more creative than that produced solely by AI prompts.

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