New anthropological research and breakthroughs are published every day. Check here for exciting news and finds in biological anthropology, archaeology, and cultural anthropology, as well as student resources.
Anthropology in the News
Check for weekly updates and reflections in anthropology.
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Australopithecus Population Lacked a Carnivorous Diet
Utilizing carbon and nitrogen isotopic analysis, a group of paleoanthropologists found that australopith diets from Sterkfontein were more similar to modern and ancient herbivores than carnivores (Lüdecke et al., Jan. 16, 2025). READ MORE
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The Anthropology of Laughter
An anthropologist explores the myriad ways in which laughter can delight, unsettle, and silence. (Bell, Jan. 21, 2025). READ MORE
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Mammoth Featured Heavily in Ancient Clovis Diet
A new study using stable isotope analysis reveals megafauna featured heavily in the Clovis diet, a subsistence strategy made possible by high mobility and sophisticated technology (Chatters et al., Dec. 4, 2024). READ MORE
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Student Resources
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