Abstract. The societal effects of children’s learning in cultural evolution have been underexplored. Here, we investigate using agent-based models how a pr

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In the current system of pre-publication peer review, which papers are scrutinized most thoroughly? In this blog post, I argue that scrutiny is mis-allocated: the average number of pre-publication rev...

We present to you the fourth instalment of our “JOTE in conversation” series, where we ask Leo Tiokhin about Red Team Market and his career.

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With the four day week gaining momentum in the UK, a new campaign is lobbying for companies to trial a four day month this August.