Fat Gets No Respect (But That Should Change)
In this original animated video, anthropological research helps reveal the surprising story behind fat in the human body and in cultures around the world.
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Why Can’t Apes Talk?
A recent study suggests they’ve got the voice but not the brains.
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A Radical New Theory About the Origins of Art
Archaeologists are tapping cutting-edge neuroscience and psychology research to figure out how our ancestors began making figurative art.
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Unraveling an Ancient Code Written in Strings
Andean cultures developed a mysterious form of writing that has never been deciphered. Scientists are teaming with locals to solve the enigma.
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Combatting Stereotypes About Appalachian Dialects
Far from being "the rude language of the mountains," the diversity of Appalachian dialects reveals a complex history of cultural change.
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What Religious Beliefs Reveal About Post-Truth Politics
It’s not always what people believe, or why, that matters. Sometimes, the social relations surrounding those beliefs are what shape reality.