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A Duke scientist's new book reveals how our bodies constantly adjust to different environments, from deep-sea diving to high altitudes. Understanding this shared human adaptability could fight dangerous health misinformation.
The visionary behind Estadio Azteca and Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology spent six decades transforming how millions experience their cities. As the World Cup returns to his iconic stadium, his legacy of democratic design lives on.
Two MIT professors created a groundbreaking class where computer science students learn to design chatbots that help young people grow socially confident instead of becoming addicted. The course combines anthropology and coding to make technology more humane.
New genetic research reveals that thousands of years ago, modern humans and Neanderthals didn't just share the Earth. They built families together, and those connections still shape who we are today.
Scientists discovered that male Neanderthals and female humans formed most ancient relationships, solving a 20-year genetic mystery. The finding reveals how social choices shaped human evolution.
In 1991, Dr. Madhumala Chattopadhyay became the first woman to peacefully contact the Sentinelese, one of the world's most isolated tribes. Her groundbreaking approach proved respect and patience could bridge centuries of isolation.
New fossil discoveries reveal how our uniquely powerful thumbs helped make us human. The evolution of our hands may be just as important as our big brains in shaping who we became.
Scientists have pinpointed fossils from Morocco to exactly 773,000 years ago, capturing a snapshot of humanity's common ancestor. These ancient remains show where Homo sapiens, Neanderthals, and Denisovans once shared a single family branch.
Scientists discovered a 2.6-million-year-old jaw in Ethiopia that's changing everything we thought we knew about our ancient cousins. The find proves an entire branch of the human family tree was far more adaptable than anyone imagined.
New research reveals that eating carrion wasn't a desperate survival tactic but a brilliant strategy that shaped human evolution. Our ancestors thrived by using tools, fire, and teamwork to safely extract nutrients from animal carcasses.
In 1930s Germany, Indian scientist Irawati Karve stood up to her Nazi professor who demanded she prove racial superiority theories. She chose scientific truth over propaganda, revolutionizing anthropology in India despite career penalties.