Forget ‘Man the Hunter’ – physiological and archaeological evidence rewrites assumptions about a gendered division of labor in prehistoric times
Female bodies have an advantage in endurance ability that means Paleolithic women likely hunted game, not just gathered plants. The story is written in living and ancient human bodies.
Cara Ocobock, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, University of Notre Dame •
conversation
Nov. 17, 2023 • ~12 min
Nov. 17, 2023 • ~12 min
Female animals teach each other to choose unusual males – new research
A new study modelled how a game of snog, marry, avoid, may play out in the animal kingdom.
Louise Gentle, Principal Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation, Nottingham Trent University
• conversation
Oct. 3, 2023 • ~7 min
Oct. 3, 2023 • ~7 min
HIV self-test kits are meant to empower those at risk − but they don't necessarily lead to starting HIV treatment or prevention
Many people at heightened risk for HIV have never been tested. Those who have self-tested for HIV often don’t go on to receive care or change their sexual behavior.
Oluwaseun Abdulganiyu Badru, Ph.D. Candidate in Community and Behavioral Health, University of Iowa
• conversation
Oct. 2, 2023 • ~5 min
Oct. 2, 2023 • ~5 min
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