NewsFusion | October 2013
Science...
- Georgian skull find may simplify human evolutionary tree
- DNA shows that Ötzi the Iceman has common ancestors with contemporary Europeans
- Researchers find that sleep serves as biological dishwasher for the brain
- Physicists turned financial analyst becoming more common
- Cyberpoaching may be new threat to endangered species
Design...
- "Mab", a automated cleaning system of flying robots wins 2013 Electrolux Design Lab competition
- Play time for grown-ups: architects design doll houses for KIDS, a U.K. charity for disabled children
- Fashion industry challenged on lack of diversity in models
- Innovative and inspiring design of electric bikes key to increasing ridership around the world
- MOMA continues issue-based architecture series, launches Uneven Growth to rethink design of megacities
Culture...
- Environment and ancient Mayan knowledge about ecosystems theme of 2013 Festival de la Cultura Maya in Merida, Yucatan Oct 17 - Nov 3
- Three Interfaith Amigos - Imam Jamal Rahman, Pastor Don Mackenzie, and Rabbi Ted Falcon blend spiritual wisdom and humor keeps them busier than ever
- The Guardian partners with @IndigenousX to discuss topics of interest to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Culture, cuisine, language, and landscapes key impressions from documentary photographer Kimberly Lauren Bryant's photo essay of Southern India
- National Museum of American Indian working to create new narrative of American Indian life and history