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- Frozen squirrel poop hints at sights and smells of Ice Age ecosystems
by Bethany Brookshire on June 9, 2026 at 3:00 pmDNA preserved in ancient scat reveals what Yukon ground squirrels ate and what animals shared their world.
- These birds clack their wing bones together to woo mates at night
by Jake Buehler on June 9, 2026 at 1:00 pmDuring courtship, male scissor-tailed nightjars crack their wings together to make a sharp snapping sound. It's the result of colliding arm bones.
- Some pterosaurs may have boasted bold iridescence
by Taylor Mitchell Brown on June 8, 2026 at 5:00 pmA new analysis of a 120-million-year-old fossil suggests at least one pterosaur species shimmered in iridescent greens and magentas.
- A drug may help people on GLP-1 meds preserve muscle
by Meghan Rosen on June 8, 2026 at 3:00 pmIn a clinical trial, an experimental antibody reduced lean-mass loss in people on a GLP-1 drug. Whether that improves health is unclear.
- AI cracked an Erdős math problem. Now experts want guardrails
by Kathryn Hulick on June 8, 2026 at 1:00 pmThe result is correct but challenges core norms of mathematics: checking proofs, crediting ideas and keeping research open to everyone.
- NASA declares MAVEN, its Mars atmosphere orbiter, dead
by Lisa Grossman on June 5, 2026 at 5:06 pmOver more than a decade at Mars, the orbiter revealed how the solar wind strips away the planet’s atmosphere — and why the world lost its water.
- Honeybees and shrimp are now getting vaccinated
by Lily Burton on June 5, 2026 at 3:00 pmA shrimp vaccine for commercial use could protect the environment and prove vaccines aren’t just for vertebrates.
- This tiny, blue octopus is new to science
by Gennaro Tomma on June 5, 2026 at 1:00 pmThe deep-sea octopus is fully mature despite fitting in a palm, a trait researchers think may help it reproduce faster than larger relatives.
- Remote workers feel isolated. Back-to-office mandates are not a fix
by Sujata Gupta on June 4, 2026 at 7:07 pmMaking social connection part of job design, whether people work remotely, hybrid or in-person, is key to supporting employees‘ well-being.
- Bumblebees can solve problems on their own
by Erin Garcia de Jesús on June 4, 2026 at 6:00 pmWith no training, bumblebees can work out how to use a ball like a ladder to feed on sugar from an out-of-reach flower.
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- 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.
