All articles tagged with #cultural adaptation
The next Silent Hill game may move beyond Maine and Japan, exploring new cultural settings such as Central and South America, Russia, Italy, and South Korea, to incorporate local folklore and beliefs, potentially expanding the series' thematic and geographical scope.
Researchers from the University of Maine argue that culture is now the primary driver of human evolution, surpassing genetics in shaping our development through rapid adaptation via social systems, technologies, and shared practices, potentially leading to a future where societal and cultural factors determine human survival and evolution more than individual genetic traits.
Paris Baguette, a Korean bakery chain, is expanding globally with a focus on international markets like the US, emphasizing cultural adaptation and mass production techniques such as frozen dough, while aiming to reshape global bread culture despite challenges like economic fluctuations.
A new study led by the University of Maine suggests that human evolutionary traits, particularly cultural adaptation, could hinder efforts to address global environmental challenges like climate change. The research highlights the need for innovative global governance strategies and further exploration of how human evolution may impede environmental sustainability. The study emphasizes the necessity of understanding the drivers of cultural evolution and finding ways to reduce global environmental competition, as well as the potential for modifying adaptive change among corporations and nations as a powerful approach to addressing global environmental risks.
Researchers from the University of Maine and the University of Vermont have conducted the first-ever study of cultural adaptation to climate change. By analyzing data on crop planting across the U.S., the researchers found that farmers have changed their crop choices in response to recent changes in climate, demonstrating cultural adaptation. The study highlights the importance of understanding cultural adaptation in addressing climate change and developing effective policy solutions. The research also distinguishes between adaptation driven by climate change and adaptation driven by other factors, such as financial incentives. This culture-based approach provides valuable insights for policymakers and opens new avenues for climate adaptation research.
Asian fusion cuisine in the US tells a unique story of cultural adaptation and immigration. From Kogi BBQ's Korean-Mexican tacos to Flor de Mayo's Chinese-Cuban dishes, these intercultural collaborations have evolved over time to become their own type of food. Vietnamese refugees in Louisiana created Viet-Cajun cuisine, while the chow mein sandwich was born in Fall River, Massachusetts. Each dish marks a distinct era in US immigration, and while some are fading, others are now taking off.