Why Did Chinese Farmers Switch to Wheat?
A shift in ancient Chinese crops shows how agricultural practices can help or hinder food production in the face of environmental change.
Why Did Chinese Farmers Switch to Wheat?
Environment
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Florida’s Indigenous Heritage Faces a Watery Grave
Hundreds of ancient Native American sites along the Gulf Coast are at risk.
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Neanderthal Legs and Feet—Suited to Sprinting
The Neanderthal leg proportions and tendons, along with their genes, made our ancient cousins designed for short bursts of speed.
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How Long Have We Been in the Anthropocene?
A global survey of scientists shines a light on the time depth of human impacts on Earth.
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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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Can Anthropologists Propel Astronauts Toward Mars?
Space anthropologist Jack Stuster has interviewed and observed astronauts for decades. In a Q&A, Stuster tells journalist Amber Dance how he has worked closely with NASA to improve the human experience of space exploration.