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- New tools may help diagnose Parkinson’s earlier than ever
by Meghan Rosen on May 21, 2026 at 5:45 pmFrom special pens to earwax evaluations, a plethora of emerging diagnostics could one day be a major boon for people with the debilitating disease.
- One mystery of the Great Pyramid’s longevity has finally been solved
by Skyler Ware on May 21, 2026 at 3:00 pmDifferences in how the pyramid and surrounding soil vibrate, along with design choices, have protected the structure from earthquakes.
- Screening all kids for type 1 diabetes can catch more cases early
by Aimee Cunningham on May 21, 2026 at 3:00 pmIdentifying children with early signs of type 1 diabetes makes a difference to their health. A new study suggests wider screening is effective.
- Seabirds weren’t fooled by a scarecrow-like buoy with rotating eyes
by Bethany Brookshire on May 21, 2026 at 1:00 pmA tall buoy with a rotating pair of eyes was supposed to scare birds away from caught fish. Like scarecrows, it didn't work for long.
- An ancient moonpocalypse may explain Neptune’s odd moon Nereid
by Lisa Grossman on May 20, 2026 at 6:00 pmNeptune’s oddball moon Nereid may be the sole remnant of an earlier system, formed near the planet rather than being pulled in from afar.
- How to scout a safe summer swimming hole
by Nikk Ogasa on May 20, 2026 at 5:00 pmBest practices, including checking public E. coli reports and keeping your head above water can keep you safe while swimming.
- The outlook for a climate-regulating ocean current is…not good
by Carolyn Gramling on May 20, 2026 at 3:00 pmAn ocean current called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation will weaken by 50 percent by 2100. The question is what to do about it.
- ‘Morbid’ doesn’t want you to fall for antiaging hype
by Meghan Rosen on May 20, 2026 at 1:00 pmScientist Saul Justine Newman debunks high-profile longevity research and antiaging “medicine” in a new book.
- What freediving can reveal about human health — and our limits
by Elizabeth Pennisi on May 19, 2026 at 6:00 pmThe practice of freediving is teaching physiologists how humans stretch their physical and mental limits, which in turn may improve treatments for lung and heart ailments.
- AI-powered whale-spotting tech may help save San Francisco Bay’s gray whales
by Carolyn Gramling on May 19, 2026 at 4:30 pmAn AI trained to use thermal images to detect whale body heat could help warn ships at risk of colliding with the marine mammals.
Science Museum Blog News and insights from the Science Museum in London.
- Jewish Culture Month trail: Medical breakthroughs
by Katie Dabin on May 15, 2026 at 11:29 amTo celebrate Jewish Culture Month (16 May to 16 June), follow this self-led trail around the Science Museum and discover how people from diverse Jewish backgrounds have pioneered amazing new ideas and innovations that have transformed how we experience health and medicine today – and have saved many lives. The post Jewish Culture Month trail: Medical breakthroughs appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Top 5 things to see at the Science Museum for your under 7s
by Science Museum on May 6, 2026 at 9:55 amFollow this under 7s trail and go on a journey of exploration and discovery around the Science Museum. The post Top 5 things to see at the Science Museum for your under 7s appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- 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.
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.
