While the magazine has closed, its living archive endures—open to all and preserving the many ideas, voices, and discoveries that deepen our understanding of what it means to be human.
A connection can be made between the iconic writer’s science fiction and her father’s groundbreaking work in anthropology.
When Did Horses Transform Mongolians’ Way of Life?The domestication of wild horses altered the course of history, particularly under Genghis Khan’s reign. Researchers are now digging deep to figure out when domestication started.
Baby Fat Is About More Than CutenessAt birth, human infants have the highest percentage of body fat of any species. Here’s why.
Anthropology’s Top Findings of 2017For the field that studies everything human, the past year has been one of great upheaval and radical revelations.
The Revolutionary Genius of NeanderthalsOur often-ridiculed ancestors were capable of abstract thought. They deserve some respect.
A New Influence on Human Evolution: C-SectionsA new report suggests that cesarean births are leading to bigger babies—and more C-sections.
Labor Pains and Helpless Infants: Eve or Evolution? (Part 1)Anthropologists often use an idea called the “obstetrical dilemma” to explain why humans have helpless infants, but there is mounting evidence that this explanation is insufficient.
The Domesticated HomininAre humans still “wild”? If not, when were human ancestors no longer “wildlife”? The answer is not as clear-cut as it might seem.
When Sperm Compete, Nature’s Call Leads to Bigger … TesticlesSuccess in the living world is all about reproduction. Sperm competition has caused primate testicle size to increase.
There’s No Shame in ShameNew research suggests there is an evolutionary benefit to a feeling most would rather not feel—shame.
