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- Heavy soil tilling for agriculture can do more harm than good
by Carolyn Gramling on March 30, 2026 at 4:30 pmThe tiny seismic signals of rainwater moving through the ground show how heavy tilling damage soil.
- Quantum physics can confirm where someone is located
by Emily Conover on March 30, 2026 at 3:00 pmThe concept of entanglement links far-flung particles. That relationship can prove that someone is in the location they claim to be.
- How snakes defy gravity to stand tall
by Rohini Subrahmanyam on March 27, 2026 at 4:00 pmLimbless tree snakes can lift most of their body into the air without toppling. They manage this by focusing all their bending forces at their base.
- Welcome to the weird world of AI agent teams
by Kathryn Hulick on March 27, 2026 at 2:00 pmAI agents are starting to work in teams, but without careful organization, groups of bots can easily fall into chaos.
- A rare star in a tiny galaxy preserves a record of the early universe
by Jay Bennett on March 27, 2026 at 12:00 pmFound in an ultrafaint dwarf galaxy, the ancient star’s unusual chemistry indicates it formed from gas enriched by a single early supernova.
- Watch the first video of a sperm whale birth captured by scientists
by Lily Burton on March 26, 2026 at 6:15 pmIn a sperm whale birth recorded in more intimate detail than ever before, local whales huddled around the mother and lifted the calf to the surface.
- Water has a newfound ‘critical point’ that may help explain its quirks
by Emily Conover on March 26, 2026 at 6:00 pmAt cold temperatures, water has two different liquid phases, which become one at the critical point. The discovery could help explain water’s quirks.
- Early apes may not have evolved in East Africa
by Jake Buehler on March 26, 2026 at 6:00 pmFossil jaw remains found in Egypt suggest that the earliest modern apes evolved in North Africa, not in East Africa where most fossils have been found.
- Social media can be addictive, a jury finds. Research hints at a link
by Sujata Gupta on March 26, 2026 at 3:08 pmInstagram and YouTube intentionally designed social media platforms to hook users, a landmark court case found. A pediatrician explains the ruling’s impact.
- Start cholesterol tests in childhood, new guidelines say
by Erin Garcia de Jesús on March 26, 2026 at 1:00 pmThe idea is to control bad cholesterol early in life. Additional tests are also recommended to provide a clearer picture of risk.
Science Museum Blog News and insights from the Science Museum in London.
- From an Asteroid Grain to Earth and a Thousand Distant Skies
by Roger Highfield on March 27, 2026 at 11:52 amA speck of asteroid dust, a prize-winning scientist, and new space missions will provide profound new insights into the search for life in the universe. Roger Highfield, Science Director, reports on a new display in the museum. The post From an Asteroid Grain to Earth and a Thousand Distant Skies appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Top 5 things to see at the Science Museum during the Easter holidays
by Science Museum on March 20, 2026 at 3:24 pmEggsplore the Science Museum in London this Easter and spot the rabbit, eggs and chocolate from our collection hiding in our free galleries with this family trail. The post Top 5 things to see at the Science Museum during the Easter holidays appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- From Penicillium mould to a Victorian toilet: The Science Museum’s ‘Adopt an Object’ Trail
by Guest authors on March 5, 2026 at 3:11 pmWhat do an 1870s toilet, an 1885 bicycle, and some mould from 1935 have in common? They are all on display at the Science Museum and available for adoption. This self-guided tour invites you to discover more about these intriguing items. The post From Penicillium mould to a Victorian toilet: The Science Museum’s ‘Adopt an Object’ Trail appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- 6 of the best video game love stories
by Giulia Delprato on February 13, 2026 at 1:10 pmTo celebrate the most romantic day of the year, we look at six of the most iconic couples from the world of video games. The post 6 of the best video game love stories appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- In the beginning
by Roger Highfield on February 12, 2026 at 7:00 pmA tiny self-copying molecule offers the clearest answer yet to the mystery of the origins of biology, reports Science Director Roger Highfield. The post In the beginning appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
SAPIENS Anthropology Magazine
- Best of SAPIENS 2025
by Chip on December 16, 2025 at 9:01 pmIn SAPIENS’ final year of publishing new stories, the magazine honors 10 standout contributions that carried anthropology into the hearts… The post Best of SAPIENS 2025 appeared first on SAPIENS.
- Unearthing What Archaeologists Can and Cannot Know
by Julia Granato on December 16, 2025 at 11:00 amAn archaeologist studying 1,000-year-old dog burials reflects on the need for imagination in archaeology. ✽ WITH STEADY HANDS, a crouching… The post Unearthing What Archaeologists Can and Cannot Know appeared first on SAPIENS.
- Listening Against the Threshold of Pain
by Uzma Falak on December 15, 2025 at 11:00 amSAPIENS’ 2025 poet-in-residence situates her listening in Kashmir and Germany during and after her fieldwork, contextualizing her contributions to SAPIENS… The post Listening Against the Threshold of Pain appeared first on SAPIENS.
- The Tomb That Told of a Women’s Kingdom
by Meixu Ye on December 11, 2025 at 11:00 amAn archaeologist unspools the story of a female leader buried over 1,000 years ago on the Tibetan Plateau. A TOMB… The post The Tomb That Told of a Women’s Kingdom appeared first on SAPIENS.
- In Malaysia, Muslim Trans Women Find Their Own Paths
by Gréta Tímea Biró on December 9, 2025 at 11:00 amAn anthropologist traces how transgender women navigate state-sponsored religious programs aimed at “rehabilitating” LGBTQ+ Muslims. ✽ Dora and I walked… The post In Malaysia, Muslim Trans Women Find Their Own Paths appeared first on SAPIENS.
- In Japan, the Philosophical Stance Against Having Children
by Jack Jiang on December 2, 2025 at 11:00 amAn anthropologist delves beyond simplistic portrayals of the anti-natalist movement to understand what motivates its adherents. ✽ Growing up in… The post In Japan, the Philosophical Stance Against Having Children appeared first on SAPIENS.
- Do Africa’s Mass Animal Migrations Extend Into Deep Time?
by Alex Bertacchi on November 25, 2025 at 11:00 amIsotopes in fossil teeth suggest ancient animals traveled less than once thought—making researchers rethink past human societies and future conservation.… The post Do Africa’s Mass Animal Migrations Extend Into Deep Time? appeared first on SAPIENS.
- Padi Nyawa Urangby Ara Djati on November 24, 2025 at 11:00 am
A poet and aspiring anthropologist in Indonesia reflects on the values reflected in rice cultivation in a traditional village in… The post Padi Nyawa Urang appeared first on SAPIENS.
- Connections and Conflicts With Seals in a Scottish Archipelago
by Camellia Biswas on November 20, 2025 at 11:00 amAn environmental anthropologist investigates deep-time, mythical, and contemporary relations between seals and Orkney Islanders. SEAL SONG One gray afternoon, I… The post Connections and Conflicts With Seals in a Scottish Archipelago appeared first on SAPIENS.
- Sounding the Border
by Uzma Falak on November 19, 2025 at 11:00 amAn anthropologist-poet listens to echoes of laughter and other sounds of crossings in Kashmir. In the house once occupied by… The post Sounding the Border appeared first on SAPIENS.
