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- The Proof in the Code traces efforts to digitally verify mathematical truths
by Ananya on April 21, 2026 at 1:00 pmJournalist Kevin Hartnett chronicles how code-checking tools and AI are being used to tackle difficult math problems.
- Increasing heat can boost malnutrition among children
by Meghie Rodrigues on April 20, 2026 at 5:00 pmIn a study of 6.5 million children in Brazil, higher temperatures were associated with worse nutrition outcomes, especially in vulnerable groups.
- This kea parrot is the first-known disabled alpha male
by RJ Mackenzie on April 20, 2026 at 3:00 pmWith half a beak, Bruce has developed an innovative fighting style that has won the kea top status in his flock, videos and documented interactions reveal.
- A vaccine for Lyme disease could be on the horizon
by Erin Garcia de Jesús on April 20, 2026 at 1:00 pmThe vaccine candidate is the furthest any shot has gotten since the last one was pulled in 2002. Scientists are testing other ways to block infection.
- Science behind the scenes
by Nancy Shute on April 18, 2026 at 11:00 amEditor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the fascinating world of constructed languages, our behind-the-scenes look at a vast science museum collection, and how some mathematicians are embracing AI to check complex proofs.
- An endangered mouse may need a helping hand to adapt to climate change
by Erin Garcia de Jesús on April 17, 2026 at 6:01 pmPacific pocket mice are geographically isolated, but the species may retain the genetic diversity needed to adapt to climate change.
- How to invent a realistic language for fictional speakers
by Maria Temming on April 17, 2026 at 4:00 pmLinguists can mix, match or even break the rules of real-world languages to create interesting imaginary ones.
- Know the legal age to buy tobacco products in the U.S.? Many parents don’t
by Aimee Cunningham on April 17, 2026 at 12:00 pmA study finds that less than half of surveyed parents know the legal age, 21, to buy cigarettes, vapes, nicotine pouches and other tobacco products.
- A strange ‘neutrino force’ helped heal a crack in particle physics
by Emily Conover on April 16, 2026 at 5:19 pmA neglected force produced by neutrinos and other particles helps atomic physics measurements align with predictions of the standard model.
- A new measurement reveals gravity is still hard to pin down
by Mara Johnson-Groh on April 16, 2026 at 4:12 pmAfter a 10-year effort, physicists got a value for “Big G” that does not settle the debate over one of nature’s hardest numbers to nail down.
Science Museum Blog News and insights from the Science Museum in London.
- Artemis and the Moon
by Doug Millard on April 20, 2026 at 9:55 amMillions have watched in awe as NASA’s Artemis II mission flew four astronauts around the Moon, further than humans have ever gone before, and returned them safely to the Earth. The post Artemis and the Moon appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- From Turbulence to Treatments: Quantum Computing Boosts AI and Medicine
by Roger Highfield on April 20, 2026 at 8:51 amA London university team has shown that quantum computers can make AI smarter -and help design better drugs. That is exactly the kind of work Britain’s new £2bn bet on quantum technology aims to boost, reports Science Director Roger Highfield. The post From Turbulence to Treatments: Quantum Computing Boosts AI and Medicine appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Brazil Connections
by Guest authors on April 14, 2026 at 8:58 amThe opening of Water Pantanal Fire marked a decade of collaboration with Museu do Amanhã – the Museum of Tomorrow in Brazil. Helen Jones explores our ongoing work with Brazil and its people. The post Brazil Connections appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- From Apollo to Artemis II: How Moon Missions Shape Our Memories and Our Future
by Doug Millard on April 2, 2026 at 9:00 amWith NASA’s Artemis II mission on its way to the Moon, Doug Millard reflects on humanity returning to our nearest neighbour for the first time in over 50 years. The post From Apollo to Artemis II: How Moon Missions Shape Our Memories and Our Future appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- 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.
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 Painby Uzma Falak on December 15, 2025 at 11:00 am
SAPIENS’ 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.
