Ever wondered how different cultures around the world connect various social ideas and religions? Researchers recently analyzed the Google matrix of Wikipedia articles from eight different language editions: English, Arabic, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, and Chinese. They focused on 23
Have you ever wondered why countries like Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore start their holy month of Ramadan on different days? Even though they all follow the same lunar calendar, their methods of determining the start of each month vary greatly. Let's dive into how each country does it.
Ever thought about what happens to key elements in our soil when it gets washed away? Well, it’s not just about losing dirt. This study looked at the Rothamsted Research's North Wyke Farm Platform, where they found out how different elements like copper, cadmium, and zinc ride off with the eroding s
In a significant move, Cargill, the globe's top agricultural commodities trader, has announced a 5% cut in its workforce. This decision comes after the company faced falling revenues due to declining crop prices. The Minnesota-based company has been working to enhance its competitiveness and adapt t
Let's talk about a study that set out to see how a special course could help Chinese Americans in Texas make healthier food choices and manage their weight. The course was designed with their culture in mind, which is a big deal because culture can greatly influence what we eat. The study found tha
Did you know that predicting the future of agricultural markets can be a lot like solving a giant puzzle? In China, trading futures for agricultural products is big business. Traditionally, experts have relied on prices from the past and financial basics. But there's a goldmine of textual data out t
Did you know that the way we perceive numbers can be influenced by the language we speak? A recent cross-cultural study uncovered surprising insights into this connection. Researchers looked at the spatial-numerical association of response codes (SNARC) effect, which ties number size to space. For i
Social prescribing isn't just about pills; it's about helping people with everyday struggles like loneliness or money worries. Doctors can connect patients to local groups or activities run by cultural organizations. But for these "cultural offers" to work, they need to be suitable and easy to acces
In the United States, farming is facing a future where more hands are needed on the land. Simultaneously, military veterans are looking for new career paths after their service. This is where a unique program at Appalachian State University in North Carolina steps in. The program, known as Frontline
Imagine having hospital-quality care right in your living room. That's what Hospital at Home (HaH) offers, and it's been gaining attention in Israel, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Dead Sea Health Policy Conference in 2022 took a close look at how Israelis and their doctors feel about H
