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n. 1. The act or process of explaining about death 2. Something that explains about death 3. A mutual clarification of misunderstandings about death; a reconciliation.

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Monthly Archives: February 2014

‘Breaking’ News: Eight (February 23rd – 28th)

February 28, 2014by alisonatkin Leave a comment

OSTEOLOGY Really old cheese (like, the oldest) found on really old mummies. Mixed strain TB infection in Roman-era British skeleton suggested by limited SNP typing. The new research findings suggest […]

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The ‘Tooth’ About aDNA

February 26, 2014by alisonatkin 5 Comments

The plague is responsible for some of the worst catastrophes in human history, killing millions of people worldwide in at least three major epidemics. It was caused when the bacteria […]

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‘Breaking’ News: Seven (February 15th – 22nd)

February 22, 2014by alisonatkin Leave a comment

OSTEOLOGY Experts unearth ancient murder victim in East Lothian. Yay the Rising Star Expedition continues! Scientists Return to Explore a Second Fossil Chamber. More evidence for giant humans. Just kidding! […]

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Hyenas and Handcuffs: an interview with Paul Koudounaris

February 20, 2014by alisonatkin 13 Comments

Paul Koudounaris is an art historian and the author of ‘The Empire of Death’ and ‘Heavenly Bodies’. Since completing his doctorate at UCLA he has travelled the world photographing some […]

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Colour Run for Colourful Ears (and Puppies)

February 17, 2014by alisonatkin 5 Comments

This is just a very quick update to gauge the level of support out there for this ridiculous project. Many of you will know that just over six months ago […]

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FameLab

February 15, 2014by alisonatkin 5 Comments

Over the past few weeks I have prepared for and competed in the FameLab competition, which aims “to find the new voices of science and engineering across the world.” Essentially, […]

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‘Breaking’ News: Six (February 9th – 14th)

February 14, 2014by alisonatkin Leave a comment

It is absolutely not science related (well, not really) but this week’s link round-up comes with a bonus picture! Now to the news. It may look like it was a […]

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‘Breaking’ News: Five (February 1st – 8th)

February 8, 2014by alisonatkin Leave a comment

Sorry it’s a day late. I was off away at FameLab yesterday! 🙂 OSTEOLOGY Centuries old Beachy Head Lady’s face revealed. Check out Eastbourne Ancestors for more osteoawesomeness. Srsly *is* […]

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Giant skeletons re-surface

February 5, 2014by alisonatkin 4 Comments

It’s finally happened. The giant skeleton story has gone full circle. For those who’ve never encountered this story before, it goes briefly something like this: Giant human skeletons discovered by […]

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