#Rethink

This brain discovery is forcing scientists to rethink how memory works

A new brain imaging study reveals that remembering facts and recalling life events activate nearly identical brain networks. Researchers expected clear differences but instead found strong overlap across memory types. The finding challenges decades of memory research. It may also help scientists better understand conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia.

ActionAid to rethink child sponsorship as part of plan to ‘decolonise’ its work

World

World news | The Guardian•Jan 24

ActionAid to rethink child sponsorship as part of plan to ‘decolonise’ its work

Child sponsorship schemes that allow donors to handpick children to support in poor countries can carry racialised, paternalistic undertones and need to be transformed, the newly appointed co-chief executives...

Science•All Top News -- ScienceDaily•Jan 5

A legendary fossil is forcing scientists to rethink human origins

One of the most complete human ancestor fossils ever found may belong to an entirely new species, according to an international research team. The famous “Little Foot” skeleton from South Africa has long been debated, but new analysis suggests it doesn’t truly match any known Australopithecus species. Instead, researchers say its unique mix of features points to a previously unidentified human relative, reshaping ideas about early human diversity.

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India•The Indian Express•Dec 30

Daily Briefing: Rethink on Aravallis

The Supreme Court has stayed its own November 20 order, which had accepted the 100-meter height definition for the Aravalli Hills. The court has decided to form a High-Powered Expert Committee with domain...

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