What Bacterial Cultures Reveal About Ours
Dairying is one of the great puzzles of history. An archaeologist set out to unravel it and, in the process, discovered Mongolia's hidden wealth of endangered microbes.
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Were Neanderthals More Than Cousins to Homo Sapiens?
These members of the genus Homo have long occupied two different branches on the family tree. But now that researchers think these groups interbred, scholars are giving serious consideration to whether we are the same species after all.
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Why Winter Solstice Celebrations Persist
On the shortest, darkest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, people draw strength from traditions that help them celebrate the gradual return of light.
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Can This Indigenous Language Thrive in a Digital Age?
A majority of Paraguayans speak Guaraní despite centuries of colonialism and suppression. Now activists want the written language to flourish online too.
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How Names Tell Stories of Loss and Resilience
Bhutanese Nepali refugee communities in the United States have embraced an approach to identity that reflects their unique heritage and underscores the power of choosing their own labels.
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Are Mixed-Income Neighborhoods the Best Answer for Public Housing?
An anthropologist documents the social tolls of new mixed-income developments while also acknowledging the gains.