From the 9th to the mid-14th century, the region of Angkor in modern-day northern Cambodia was the capital of Khmer Empire…
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Aggregators Unearthing the Environmental Impact of Cambodia’s Ancient City, Mahendraparvata
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Fun Resolution Inspiration: What Will You Work on in 2014?
Though we are well into January, there is still time to set resolutions for 2014. What would you like to accomplish in…
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Aggregators A Year in Review: 2013 PLOS ONE Papers in the Media
Image Credit: Yutaka Tsutano Tired of year-end lists? We know you’ve got room for at least one more. 2013 was…
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Aggregators New Year, New Species
Rock lizards, pigment producing fungus, eagle rays, ant garden parasites, and Antarctic sea anemones: new species are discovered all the time and…
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Fun Underwater Compositions: Song Sharing Between Southern Ocean Humpback Whales
Imagine a world where sight is limited by the extreme scattering of photons and smell is ineffective due to lethargic diffusion of…
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Aggregators Fish Beware – A New Species of Parasite is Discovered
The world is full of creepy crawlers; some are harmless bugs while others are blood sucking parasites. Adding to the list of…
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Aggregators Awkward Silences: Technical Delays Can Diminish Feelings of Unity and Belonging
Smooth social interaction is fundamental to a sense of togetherness. We’ve all experienced disrupted conversations—some caused by human awkwardness and others by…
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Fun Mama Gorilla Knows Best
While few question the importance of maternal care in humans, scientists do question the influence of a mother’s behavior in other species…
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Fun Snail Mucus May Alter Plant Defenses
Predator-prey relationships make up a large part of the food chain, and both predators and prey have developed visual, auditory, physical, and…
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Aggregators I’ll Have What He’s Having: Dogs Eavesdrop on Human Interactions
In the spirit of Thanksgiving and sharing a warm meal with loved ones, we’d like to take a moment to give some…
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Aggregators Burning the Candle at Both Ends: Intertidal Ant Species Can Work Night and Day
If you’ve ever experienced rush hour traffic, you know firsthand that most humans base our schedules roughly around the rise and setting…
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Fun Biking the Distance… In 30 Minutes or Less: The Impact of Cost and Location on Urban Bike Share Systems
Those of us who commute to the PLOS San Francisco office have noticed the emergence of bike share stations cropping up along…