Herwebenkhet, Chantress Of Amun, Prostrates Herself Before The God Geb In The Form Of A Crocodile And

Herwebenkhet, Chantress of Amun, prostrates herself before the god Geb in the form of a crocodile and drinks from the waters that will unite her with the gods and assure safe passage to the afterlife.

The strongly built shape of the body of the deceased exemplifies a new image for the female figure in this period. It contrasts with the slender images that were in vogue earlier.

Third Intermediate Period, 21st Dynasty, c. 1069-945 BC. Now in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. SR 19325 Read more

Oh Good, Hurricanes Are Now Made of Microplastics

When Hurricane Larry made landfall two years ago, it dropped over 100,000 microplastics per square meter of land per day. It’s another ominous sign of how plasticized the environment has become.

Osteoporosis, affecting over a third of women aged 50 and above and 200 million people globally, is a major health concern with potential annual costs exceeding $25 billion by 2025. A recent study in Nature Communications links osteoporosis to the gut bacteria Bacteroides vulgatus, which suppresses the production of valeric acid. This short-chain fatty acid is essential for maintaining bone density, and its reduction may contribute to increased bone resorption, leading to brittle bones and osteoporosis.

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“In situations with minimal activity and no sweating, changing [underwear] every other day may be acceptable,” Dr. Anju Methil, a dermatologist with India-based ClinicSpots, told the Daily Mail this week.

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Gamophobia, a term derived from the Greek words "gamos" (meaning marriage) and "phobos" (meaning fear), encapsulates the psychological condition characterized by an overwhelming and often irrational fear of entering into committed relationships or marriage.

Individuals afflicted by gamophobia may experience heightened levels of anxiety, stress, or even panic when confronted with the prospect of establishing enduring emotional bonds or making long-term romantic commitments.

This fear extends beyond the legal institution of marriage, encompassing a broader range of committed relationships that involve emotional intimacy and mutual dedication.

The origins of gamophobia can be diverse, arising from past traumas, a fear of losing personal independence, apprehensions about vulnerability, or negative experiences in previous romantic entanglements.

In a recent study, it was revealed that apes, our closest living relatives, exhibit the remarkable ability to recognize both family members and long-lost friends even after enduring decades of separation. The investigation involved 26 captive chimpanzees and bonobos sourced from various zoos globally. These primates were presented with images depicting former groupmates alongside pictures of unfamiliar apes. The results not only validated but also provided concrete evidence for what primatologists have long conjectured regarding the cognitive capacities of these intelligent creatures.

(via Chimps and bonobos recognize friends, relatives they haven't seen in decades : NPR)