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Nicola Jones is a freelance science journalist living in Pemberton, near Vancouver, British Columbia. She has a bachelor’s degree in oceanography and chemistry, and a master’s in journalism, both from the University of British Columbia. Jones works as a developmental editor for SAPIENS while freelance writing and editing for Nature, Yale Environment 360, Hakai Magazine, and other publications. She has given a TED Talk and edited a major report for Future Earth on sustainability. Follow her on Twitter @nicolakimjones.

  • Interview

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    Is Love a Biological Reality?

    Helen Fisher, a biological anthropologist at the Kinsey Institute and an adviser to the dating site Match.com, studies human mating to explain the mysteries of romance, partnership, and lust.

  • Reflections

    Crisis and Opportunity—A Look at 2020

    The SAPIENS editors review the year’s events with anthropology in mind.

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    How to Write an Essay: A Guide for Anthropologists

    Writing about anthropology for a general audience is different from writing for academics. Some simple tips can help.

  • Ask SAPIENS

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    Why “We” Isn’t for Everyone

    Just when authors think they’re including everyone, they might be leaving someone important out.

  • Reflections

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    Humans in 2019—From Discoveries to Disasters

    SAPIENS’ editorial team presents a roundup of this year’s top news and other important insights as seen through the lens of anthropology.

  • News

    Researchers tested the cutting potential of knife-shaped frozen human feces.

    Case Closed: You Can’t Make a Knife Out of Frozen Poop

    Testing out a tale from the Arctic, one archaeologist takes matters into his own hands.

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