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View article: Evidence for deliberate burial of the dead by Homo naledi
Evidence for deliberate burial of the dead by Homo naledi Open
In this study, we describe new results of excavations in the Dinaledi Subsystem of the Rising Star cave system, South Africa. In two areas within the Hill Antechamber and the Dinaledi Chamber, this work uncovered concentrations of abundant…
View article: Evidence for deliberate burial of the dead by Homo naledi
Evidence for deliberate burial of the dead by Homo naledi Open
In this study we describe new results of excavations in the Dinaledi Subsystem of the Rising Star cave system, South Africa. In two areas within the Hill Antechamber and the Dinaledi Chamber this work uncovered concentrations of abundant H…
View article: A typology of climatopias: visualizations, motivations, and transformations
A typology of climatopias: visualizations, motivations, and transformations Open
Climate change is catalyzing responses for innovation in the built environment. Architecture and design firms are at the forefront of these endeavors, applying cutting-edge technologies to shape and visualize potential futures in ways they…
View article: The impact of anxiety and intolerance of uncertainty on climate change distress, policy support, and pro‐environmental behaviour
The impact of anxiety and intolerance of uncertainty on climate change distress, policy support, and pro‐environmental behaviour Open
Objectives As the threat of climate change continues to grow, bolstering individual‐level support for climate change initiatives is crucial. More research is needed to better understand how individual difference factors, such as climate ch…
View article: Climatopia: Risks and opportunities of climate-inspired utopic design
Climatopia: Risks and opportunities of climate-inspired utopic design Open
As climate change intensifies, architects and other design professionals are creating bold visions for future dwellings, such as green buildings, masterplanned eco-cities, and even planetary-scale sustainability measures. These climatopias…
View article: Evidence for deliberate burial of the dead by Homo naledi
Evidence for deliberate burial of the dead by Homo naledi Open
Recent excavations in the Rising Star Cave System of South Africa have revealed burials of the extinct hominin species Homo naledi. A combination of geological and anatomical evidence shows that hominins dug holes that disrupted the subsur…
View article: Author Response: Evidence for deliberate burial of the dead by Homo naledi
Author Response: Evidence for deliberate burial of the dead by Homo naledi Open
Recent excavations in the Rising Star Cave System of South Africa have revealed burials of the extinct hominin species Homo naledi. A combination of geological and anatomical evidence shows that hominins dug holes that disrupted the subsur…
View article: Evidence for deliberate burial of the dead by Homo naledi
Evidence for deliberate burial of the dead by Homo naledi Open
In this study, we describe new results of excavations in the Dinaledi Subsystem of the Rising Star cave system, South Africa. In two areas within the Hill Antechamber and the Dinaledi Chamber, this work uncovered concentrations of abundant…
View article: Evidence for deliberate burial of the dead by <i>Homo naledi</i>
Evidence for deliberate burial of the dead by <i>Homo naledi</i> Open
In this study we describe new results of excavations in the Dinaledi Subsystem of the Rising Star cave system, South Africa. In two areas within the Hill Antechamber and the Dinaledi Chamber this work uncovered concentrations of abundant H…
View article: End-user Preference for and Understanding of Hurricane Forecast Graphs
End-user Preference for and Understanding of Hurricane Forecast Graphs Open
Hurricane forecast graphics have the challenging task of communicating information about spatio-temporal uncertainty. This study assesses the impact of graph literacy and graph format on user preference and understanding. In a laboratory s…
View article: Monsters in the dark: systematics and biogeography of the stygobitic genus Godzillius (Crustacea: Remipedia) from the Lucayan Archipelago
Monsters in the dark: systematics and biogeography of the stygobitic genus Godzillius (Crustacea: Remipedia) from the Lucayan Archipelago Open
Remipedia is a stygobitic group commonly associated with coastal anchialine caves. This class consists of 12 genera, ten of which are found within the Lucayan Archipelago. Herein, we describe a new species within the genus Godzillius from …
View article: An Overview of Physical Risks in the Mt. Everest Region
An Overview of Physical Risks in the Mt. Everest Region Open
In April and May 2019, as part of National Geographic and Rolex's Perpetual Planet Everest Expedition, an interdisciplinary scientific effort conducted a suite of research on the mountain and recognized many changing dynamics, including em…
View article: Beautiful Visualizations Slain by Ugly Facts: Redesigning the National Hurricane Center’s ‘Cone of Uncertainty’ Map
Beautiful Visualizations Slain by Ugly Facts: Redesigning the National Hurricane Center’s ‘Cone of Uncertainty’ Map Open
The Track Forecast Cone, commonly known as the “cone of uncertainty”, is the most popular hurricane and tropical storm forecast product that the National Hurricane Center produces. However, it is often misinterpreted by non-experts. In thi…
View article: Emergent risks in the Mt. Everest region in the time of anthropogenic climate change
Emergent risks in the Mt. Everest region in the time of anthropogenic climate change Open
In April and May 2019, as part of National Geographic and Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Everest Expedition (hereafter 2019 Everest Expedition), the most interdisciplinary scientific effort ever launched on the mountain was conducted. This resea…
View article: Emergent risks in the Mt. Everest region in the time of anthropogenic climate change
Emergent risks in the Mt. Everest region in the time of anthropogenic climate change Open
In April and May 2019, as a part of the National Geographic and Roxel Perpetual Planet Everest Expedition, the most interdisciplinary scientific ever was launched. This research identified changing dynamics, including emergent risks result…
View article: Hurricane Risk Communication: Visualization and Behavioral Science Concepts
Hurricane Risk Communication: Visualization and Behavioral Science Concepts Open
Increasingly, the risk assessment community has recognized the social and cultural aspects of vulnerability to hurricanes and other hazards that impact planning and public communication. How individuals and communities understand and react…
View article: The Litigation of Exploration
The Litigation of Exploration Open
This Article addresses the current relationship between law and exploration, asking how the litigation of exploration has evolved over time and what characterizes this relationship today. It also poses several normative questions about wha…
View article: Dripwater and Calcite Geochemistry Variations in a Monitored Bahamas Cave
Dripwater and Calcite Geochemistry Variations in a Monitored Bahamas Cave Open
A cave‐monitoring study in Hatchet Bay Cave on the island of Eleuthera, Bahamas, has examined the origins of variations in oxygen and carbon isotopic and minor element composition in cave calcites. Every 3 to 8 months, between 2012 and 201…
View article: Heterogeneous Perceptions of Social-Ecological Change Among Small-Scale Fishermen in the Central Gulf of California: Implications for Adaptive Response
Heterogeneous Perceptions of Social-Ecological Change Among Small-Scale Fishermen in the Central Gulf of California: Implications for Adaptive Response Open
As changes in climate, governance, and organization reshape the dynamics of small-scale fisheries around the globe, the persistence of many local livelihoods appears contingent upon the ability of resource users to respond and adapt. Thoug…
View article: Contracts versus trust for transfers of ecosystem services: Equity and efficiency in resource allocation and environmental provision
Contracts versus trust for transfers of ecosystem services: Equity and efficiency in resource allocation and environmental provision Open
Managing natural-resource allocation and environmental externalities is a challenge. Institutional designs are central when improving water quality for downstream users, for instance, and when reallocating water quantities including for cl…
View article: Decision Science Perspectives on Hurricane Vulnerability: Evidence from the 2010–2012 Atlantic Hurricane Seasons
Decision Science Perspectives on Hurricane Vulnerability: Evidence from the 2010–2012 Atlantic Hurricane Seasons Open
Although the field has seen great advances in hurricane prediction and response, the economic toll from hurricanes on U.S. communities continues to rise. We present data from Hurricanes Earl (2010), Irene (2011), Isaac (2012), and Sandy (2…
View article: Human Dimensions and Communication of Florida's Climate
Human Dimensions and Communication of Florida's Climate Open
Florida’s climate system, which is nested within regional and global climate systems, cannot be fully understood without including human dimensions that interact with the climate systems in two principal ways: 1) where social systems facil…
View article: Avoiding a crisis of motivation for ocean management under global environmental change
Avoiding a crisis of motivation for ocean management under global environmental change Open
Climate change and ocean acidification are altering marine ecosystems and, from a human perspective, creating both winners and losers. Human responses to these changes are complex, but may result in reduced government investments in regula…
View article: The psychology of recycled water: Factors predicting disgust and willingness to use
The psychology of recycled water: Factors predicting disgust and willingness to use Open
Water recycling is increasingly recognized as a critical strategy to maintain sustainable water supplies. Yet public acceptance of water recycling often lags behind. It is unclear the degree to which individuals are aware of the role of di…
View article: Managing Small-Scale Commercial Fisheries for Adaptive Capacity: Insights from Dynamic Social-Ecological Drivers of Change in Monterey Bay
Managing Small-Scale Commercial Fisheries for Adaptive Capacity: Insights from Dynamic Social-Ecological Drivers of Change in Monterey Bay Open
Globally, small-scale fisheries are influenced by dynamic climate, governance, and market drivers, which present social and ecological challenges and opportunities. It is difficult to manage fisheries adaptively for fluctuating drivers, ex…