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Andean textile work was not strictly divided by gender

Before Spanish rule, men’s and women’s work in Andean society often supported each other rather than being divided into a strict ranking. Evidence shows that both men and women made textiles. After colonization, weaving became mainly women’s work.

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The Ainu challenged the idea of Japan as one ethnic group

Japan’s government long presented the country as having only one ethnic group. The Ainu challenged that idea through years of political action and demands for rights. In 2019, Japan legally recognized them as an Indigenous people.

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CRISPR edits DNA at one chosen spot

CRISPR-Cas9 cuts DNA at a chosen location. The cell then repairs the cut, and scientists can use that repair process to remove, insert, or change genetic material at that spot.

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Morgan's Canon warns against giving animals overly complex motives

Morgan's Canon is a rule for explaining animal behavior. It says not to assume a complex mental process when a simpler one explains the behavior well enough. For example, researchers should not assume human-like reasoning or affection when simpler learning can explain what an animal does.

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The gift someone wants to give may not be the gift someone wants to receive

Gift-givers often focus on how impressive or exciting a present will feel when opened. Recipients may care more about how useful it will be afterward. Research on gift-giving finds that these different perspectives can produce predictable mistakes, such as choosing a flashy surprise over something explicitly requested. A thoughtful gift is not always the most surprising one.

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