Science news articles about 'rituals'VIDEO: Flying Fish Hunters' Ritual
As the Tao tribe of Taiwan celebrated the ritual launch of a newly carved fishing boat, there is concern nuclear waste could affect their catch.Woman stabs self during Wiccan ritual
A woman accidentally stabbed herself in the foot with a 3-foot-long sword while performing a Wiccan good luck ritual at a cemetery in Indiana.African Spirit Bundle Found; Hints at U.S. Slave Ritual
An 18th-century relic found under the streets of Annapolis, Maryland, is one of the earliest examples of African religious rituals in the U.S., according to archaeologists.Sunflower debate ends in Mexico, researchers say
... radiocarbon dated to about 300 BC.
Ancient people used the Cueva del Gallo cave for rituals, even bringing their dead to be buried there, Pohl said. Mesoamerican people traditionally believed that ... Religion and the narrative of biological science
... a particular case at hand.
Healing is mandated and saving a life is a priority over other ritual commandments or community costumes in the Jewish tradition. Since Jewish ethical reasoning privileges ... Young children with OCD benefit from family-based treatment
... hope of preventing obsessive thoughts or making them go away. Performing these so-called “rituals,” however, provides only temporary relief, and not performing them can cause significant anxiety or ... Ben Goldacre: In pursuit of the perfect pitch
Ben Goldacre: We would all do well to remember that elaborate runic rituals behind the scenes can have an enormous impact on what is heardStudy finds 21st birthday binge drinking extremely common; can pose serious health hazards
The “21 for 21” ritual, where 21st birthday revelers attempt to down 21 alcoholic drinks, is highly prevalent among college students, according to new research. In the largest study of its kind, ... PHOTOS: Human Sacrifices Found at Ancient Peru Site?
A headless skeleton and disembodied pairs of legs are among possible evidence of ritualized killing at the 4,000-year-old settlement—despite their period's peaceful reputation.Delayed sleep phase syndrome linked to irregular menstrual cycles, premenstrual symptoms in women
... garments.
Go to bed only when you are sleepy and use the bed only for sleeping and sex.
Begin rituals to help you relax at bedtime, such as taking a soothing bath or enjoying a light snack ... Tapping computer science for a more ACCURATE vote
... in American democracy. Unfortunately, recent presidential elections have included a new ritual--questions and controversies over the accuracy of voting technologies Americans use to cast and count ... Strong associations between disturbed rest/activity rhythms and mortality rates in older men
... If you must snooze, limit the time to less than one hour and no later than 3 p.m.
Stick to rituals that help you relax each night before bed. This can include such things as a warm bath, a light ... Highlights of upcoming acoustics meeting -- June 30 to July 4 in Paris, France
... Inca empire by 2000 years (talk 4pAAa8). Of interest is a series of underground galleries used for ritual purposes. The gallery architecture produces acoustics that adds an auditory dimension to the ... 'No men allowed' in women's secret world
... field research will profoundly shape the possibilities of success. For example, access to women's ritual spaces and esoteric knowledge may be too restricted for male researchers. Research on female ... VIDEO: Coca Not Just for Cocaine
Many Bolivians feel that coca has been unfairly stigmatized in the country, where the plant has traditional medicinal uses and features in many everyday rituals.
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VIDEO: Flying Fish Hunters' Ritual
As the Tao tribe of Taiwan celebrated the ritual launch of a newly carved fishing boat, there is concern nuclear waste could affect their catch.Woman stabs self during Wiccan ritual
A woman accidentally stabbed herself in the foot with a 3-foot-long sword while performing a Wiccan good luck ritual at a cemetery in Indiana.African Spirit Bundle Found; Hints at U.S. Slave Ritual
An 18th-century relic found under the streets of Annapolis, Maryland, is one of the earliest examples of African religious rituals in the U.S., according to archaeologists.Sunflower debate ends in Mexico, researchers say
... radiocarbon dated to about 300 BC. Ancient people used the Cueva del Gallo cave for rituals, even bringing their dead to be buried there, Pohl said. Mesoamerican people traditionally believed that ...Religion and the narrative of biological science
... a particular case at hand. Healing is mandated and saving a life is a priority over other ritual commandments or community costumes in the Jewish tradition. Since Jewish ethical reasoning privileges ...Young children with OCD benefit from family-based treatment
... hope of preventing obsessive thoughts or making them go away. Performing these so-called “rituals,” however, provides only temporary relief, and not performing them can cause significant anxiety or ...Ben Goldacre: In pursuit of the perfect pitch
Ben Goldacre: We would all do well to remember that elaborate runic rituals behind the scenes can have an enormous impact on what is heardStudy finds 21st birthday binge drinking extremely common; can pose serious health hazards
The “21 for 21” ritual, where 21st birthday revelers attempt to down 21 alcoholic drinks, is highly prevalent among college students, according to new research. In the largest study of its kind, ...PHOTOS: Human Sacrifices Found at Ancient Peru Site?
A headless skeleton and disembodied pairs of legs are among possible evidence of ritualized killing at the 4,000-year-old settlement—despite their period's peaceful reputation.Delayed sleep phase syndrome linked to irregular menstrual cycles, premenstrual symptoms in women
... garments. Go to bed only when you are sleepy and use the bed only for sleeping and sex. Begin rituals to help you relax at bedtime, such as taking a soothing bath or enjoying a light snack ...Tapping computer science for a more ACCURATE vote
... in American democracy. Unfortunately, recent presidential elections have included a new ritual--questions and controversies over the accuracy of voting technologies Americans use to cast and count ...Strong associations between disturbed rest/activity rhythms and mortality rates in older men
... If you must snooze, limit the time to less than one hour and no later than 3 p.m. Stick to rituals that help you relax each night before bed. This can include such things as a warm bath, a light ...Highlights of upcoming acoustics meeting -- June 30 to July 4 in Paris, France
... Inca empire by 2000 years (talk 4pAAa8). Of interest is a series of underground galleries used for ritual purposes. The gallery architecture produces acoustics that adds an auditory dimension to the ...'No men allowed' in women's secret world
... field research will profoundly shape the possibilities of success. For example, access to women's ritual spaces and esoteric knowledge may be too restricted for male researchers. Research on female ...VIDEO: Coca Not Just for Cocaine
Many Bolivians feel that coca has been unfairly stigmatized in the country, where the plant has traditional medicinal uses and features in many everyday rituals.