How a South African community's request for its genetic data raises questions about ethical and equitable research

The South African Khoe-San communities are no strangers to exploitative research. One research team is trying to provide genetic ancestry results to community members. But they still face many challenges.

Brenna Henn, Associate Professor of Anthropology, University of California, Davis • conversation
April 19, 2022 • ~13 min

MIT.nano Immersion Lab Gaming Program awards third annual seed grants

The NCSOFT-sponsored program will advance cutting-edge technologies for gaming and data visualization.

MIT.nano • mit
April 12, 2022 • ~6 min

Psychological tips aren’t enough – policies need to address structural inequities so everyone can flourish

For people who struggle to meet their basic needs, it will take a lot more than simple psychological exercises to flourish. It will take systemic change.

Colleen Walsh, Associate Professor of Health Sciences, Cleveland State University • conversation
April 11, 2022 • ~9 min

DNA from ancient African foragers indicates cultural change

An unprecedented dataset of ancient African DNA let researchers outline major demographic shifts that took place between about 80,000 and 20,000 years ago.

Amy McCaig-Rice University • futurity
Feb. 28, 2022 • ~7 min

Wading into culture of computer hackers

Anthropology Professor Gabriella Coleman studies the rich, deep world of hackers.

Jill Radsken • harvard
Feb. 23, 2022 • ~11 min

Ancient DNA helps reveal social changes in Africa 50,000 years ago that shaped the human story

A new study doubles the age of ancient DNA in sub-Saharan Africa, revealing how people moved, mingled and had children together over the last 50,000 years.

Mary Prendergast, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Rice University • conversation
Feb. 23, 2022 • ~13 min

New research suggests modern humans lived in Europe 10,000 years earlier than previously thought, in Neanderthal territories

Stone artifacts and a fossil tooth point to Homo sapiens living at Grotte Mandrin 54,000 years ago, at a time when Neanderthals were still living in Europe.

Laure Metz, Archaeologist at Aix-Marseille Université and Affiliated Researcher in Anthropology, University of Connecticut • conversation
Feb. 9, 2022 • ~9 min

Chimpanzees rub insects on open wounds – new research suggests treating others may not be uniquely human

How Rekambo chimpanzees demonstrate a number of ground breaking behaviours never seen before in animals.

Fiona Stewart, Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation, Liverpool John Moores University • conversation
Feb. 9, 2022 • ~7 min

Chimpanzees rub insects on open wounds – new research suggests self-medication may not be uniquely human

How Rekambo chimpanzees demonstrate a number of ground breaking behaviours never seen before in animals.

Fiona Stewart, Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation, Liverpool John Moores University • conversation
Feb. 9, 2022 • ~7 min

Chimpanzees rub insects on open wounds: here's why it's a fascinating discovery

How Rekambo chimpanzees demonstrate a number of ground breaking behaviours never seen before in animals.

Fiona Stewart, Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation, Liverpool John Moores University • conversation
Feb. 9, 2022 • ~7 min

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