Taylor Swift and Bach Can Thank Ancient Temples for Modern Music
"The basic notes, rests and harmonies of Western music arose as humans heard how sounds traveled through the first large temples, built more than 2,000 years ago." … more »
"The basic notes, rests and harmonies of Western music arose as humans heard how sounds traveled through the first large temples, built more than 2,000 years ago." … more »
“Without specific plans or projects identified, voters have no clear understanding of how their tax dollars will be used to ensure the maximum impact on affordability,” Maxine Terner, a member of San Mateo Community College District’s bond oversight committee." … more »
"The real causes of the affordable housing crisis are market forces and lack of housing subsidies, not CEQA, which has been amended multiple times to streamline environmental review for infill housing projects. … more »
"A new study from the National Institutes of Health shows a jump in both hospital-acquired infections and resistance to the antibiotics used to treat them." … more »
"When people receive unconditional cash, they tend to use the money in ways that increase their financial security and housing stability, Kimberlin says, pointing to a “large body of research.” … more »
"Cheese is a relatively simple food. It’s made with milk, enzymes – these are proteins that can chop up other proteins – bacterial cultures and salt. Lots of complex chemistry goes into the cheesemaking process, which can determine whether the cheese turns out soft and gooey like mozzarella or hard and fragrant like Parmesan. … more »
"As a species, humans like to think that we are fully in control of our decisions and behavior. But just below the surface, forces beyond our conscious control influence how we think and behave: our genes." … more »
"Understanding how the wiring differs in a brain with ADHD and what improves functioning is critical to help those struggling because of their brain’s uniqueness." … more »
"The scientific case for hydroxyapatite toothpaste is actually quite simple: Composed of calcium and phosphate, hydroxyapatite is the very mineral that primarily makes up our bones and teeth." … more »
"Existing homes have been experiencing a consistent downward trajectory over the past two years, with monthly sales declining 23 of the past 29 months." … more »