Bringing Stone Age genomic material back to life

Scientific breakthroughs will enable exploration of Earth’s biochemical past, with hopes of discovering new therapeutic molecules.

Christy DeSmith • harvard
May 4, 2023 • ~6 min

DNA shows poorly understood empire was multiethnic with strong female leadership

Biomolecular archaeology reveals a fuller picture of the Xiongnu people, the world’s first nomadic empire.

Christy DeSmith • harvard
April 28, 2023 • ~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

Researcher looks at plaque to gain insight about the past

Christina Warinner says ancient dental plaque offers insights into diets, disease, dairying, and women’s roles of the period.

Peter Reuell • harvard
Nov. 19, 2019 • ~11 min

Author examines the strange relationship between good and evil

Richard Wrangham’s new book examines the strange relationship between good and evil.

Jill Radsken • harvard
Jan. 28, 2019 • ~13 min

Author examines the strange relationship between good and evil

Richard Wrangham’s new book examines the strange relationship between good and evil.

Jill Radsken • harvard
Jan. 28, 2019 • ~13 min

Study suggests shamans acted as the first professional class in human society

A paper published earlier this year argues that shamanism develops as specialists compete to provide magical services to people in their communities, and the outcome is a set of traditions that hacks people’s psychological biases to convince them that they can control the uncertain.

Peter Reuell • harvard
Dec. 10, 2018 • ~7 min

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