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Bronze Age child burials reveal gender-linked funeral customs 4,000 years ago

The study of burial practices in Bronze Age Serbia indicates that children’s funerary treatment varied by biological sex, with research focused on two Maros culture cemeteries. Boys and girls were interred in contrasting ways, highlighting established gender roles. Interestingly, some burials challenged these customs, inviting reflection on societal standards. This work sheds light on the nuances…

Bronze Age child burials reveal gender-linked funeral customs 4,000 years ago

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Quantum physicist Ignacio Cirac awarded 2026 Isaac Newton Medal and Prize

Cirac is honoured for contributions to modern quantum information science The post Quantum physicist Ignacio Cirac awarded 2026 Isaac Newton Medal and Prize appeared first on Physics World .

  • Spanish quantum physicist Ignacio Cirac receives 2026 Isaac Newton Medal and Prize.
  • Award recognizes his pioneering contributions to quantum information science.
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