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- Why African striped mice can be the best of dads — or the worst
by Viviane Callier on March 12, 2026 at 2:00 pmEnvironmental cues can flip a molecular switch in the brain, turning males from caregivers to killers.
- AI may be giving teens bad nutrition advice
by Lily Burton on March 12, 2026 at 5:00 amAI-generated meal plans for fictional teens cut an entire meal’s worth of calories and carbs while overemphasizing protein and fats, a new study reports.
- One possible recipe for life on Titan is a bust
by Tina Hesman Saey on March 11, 2026 at 6:00 pmAn experiment mimicking conditions on the Saturn moon suggests that cell-like bubbles don’t form in methane lakes, puncturing hopes for alien life.
- AI auto-complete may subtly shape views on social issues
by Sujata Gupta on March 11, 2026 at 6:00 pmPeople are increasingly using AI auto-complete features when writing. Unbeknownst to them, that feature may change how they think.
- The Amazon molly — a sex-skipping fish — hacks evolution
by Elie Dolgin on March 11, 2026 at 4:00 pmThe Amazon molly reproduces without sex. A genomic copy-and-paste trick called gene conversion may explain how it avoids evolutionary meltdown.
- A strange ‘chirp’ in a brilliant stellar blast points to a magnetar
by Jay Bennett on March 11, 2026 at 4:00 pmSuperluminous supernovas are the brightest stellar explosions in the universe. Astronomers may have found a mechanism that can trigger these events.
- Submerged bumblebee queens breathe underwater
by Erin Garcia de Jesús on March 11, 2026 at 12:01 amSubmerged bees breathe and use strategies that don’t require oxygen, lab tests show. In nature, that trick could help the bees survive floods.
- ‘Smart underwear’ measures how often humans fart
by Tina Hesman Saey on March 10, 2026 at 3:00 pm“Zen digesters” rarely fart. “Hydrogen hyperproducers” fart a lot. Scientists are investigating what is typical.
- Tree tops sparkle with electricity during thunderstorms
by Lily Burton on March 10, 2026 at 1:00 pmUltraviolet cameras captured faint electrical flashes from leaves and branches as storm charges built up in the atmosphere.
- When the pressure’s off, this superconductor appears to break records
by Emily Conover on March 9, 2026 at 7:00 pmA sudden release of pressure allowed a copper-based compound to superconduct at the highest temperature yet for atmospheric pressure, a study claims.
Science Museum Blog News and insights from the Science Museum in London.
- 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. Each object tells a story about innovation and human ingenuity. By choosing to adopt, you’re helping to preserve the Science Museum Group’s incredible collection, so that it can be enjoyed for generations to come. Adoptions start from £3 a month for one year and as a thank you adopters receive a digital 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.
- Introducing Water Pantanal Fire
by Laura Nebout on February 6, 2026 at 9:00 amUnique wildlife in an aquatic paradise and the blazing wildfires threatening it are at the heart of a new free photography exhibition at the Science Museum. The post Introducing Water Pantanal Fire appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Remembering Roland Jackson
by Shri Mukundagiri on January 20, 2026 at 5:52 pmWe were saddened to hear of the death of Sir Roland Jackson who led the Science Museum’s education team for a decade from 1993, before becoming Chief Executive of the British Science Association. Roland was a passionate advocate for the value of engaging everyone in science. Having studied biochemistry at the University of Oxford he began his career as a science teacher and then education advisor for the chemicals firm ICI before he joined the Science Museum as Head of The post Remembering Roland Jackson 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.
