The Myth of Racial Purity in Roman Britain
The science is clear—early London was a multicultural society. Still, some people refuse to believe it.
The Myth of Racial Purity in Roman Britain
Biology
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Chimpanzees Can’t Tell Us Much About Being Human
Although there is merit in recognizing how we resemble our primate relatives, sometimes we need to understand what sets our species apart.
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How ICE’s Bogus Science Is Violating Human Rights
A forensic anthropologist explains why the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's use of X-rays to determine the age of asylum-seekers is wrong, legally and scientifically.
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Hepatitis B Viruses Discovered in Ancient Human Remains
New findings shed light on the origin and evolution of these stubborn pathogens.
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The Evolutionary Enigma of the Human Eyebrow
Eyebrows lack an obvious function. Does new research solve the riddle of these thin arcs of facial hair?
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Humanity’s Story Has No End of Surprising Twists
Recent discoveries, and new analyses of old evidence, are revolutionizing the way scientists look at human history.