Inspired by pop culture depictions of cavepeople, an archaeologist searches for elusive evidence of ancient wooden clubs. ✽ Growing up…
Picturing the Deep Universe Is Deeply HumanThe James Webb Space Telescope’s stunning photos require extensive image processing—revealing as much about humanity as about the universe. In…
In Delhi, Women Find Their Place on the MetroOver the past two decades, the subway system has reshaped social relations in India’s densely populated capital—especially for women, who…
How Ancient Humans Came to Cope With the ColdTwo anthropologists explain how humans managed to not just survive but dominate northern climates despite evolutionary origins in—and hence, biological…
Piecing Together History From a Roman MosaicThe 2020 discovery of an ancient villa in Britain uncovered the most important Roman mosaic found in the last century.…
What If Neanderthals Had Outlived Homo Sapiens?An anthropologist considers how different the world might be if Neanderthals—and hence, their ways of navigating relationships with the environment…
In Lebanon, Solar Power Is Booming. Why?An anthropologist explores whether Lebanese turning to solar power is a story of resilience, environmental triumph, or something else. ✽…
Heritage Forensics Is Tackling Devastating New Forms of Cultural ErasureIn the Caucasus, researchers are using aerospace technology to expose the clandestine obliteration of Armenian cultural heritage. These new methods…
Why AI Will Never Fully Capture Human LanguageResearchers in artificial intelligence have made extraordinary strides in mimicking human language—but they still can’t capture the parts that truly…
Are Insomniacs Overthinking Sleep?From WiFi-enabled sleep trackers to wearable brain-altering apps, sleep technology is becoming increasingly sophisticated. But is the antidote to insomnia…