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How archaeologists are missing Pleistocene cultures
I propose a “Culture First” way of looking at ancient remains, instead of the “Culture Last” assumption so pervasive in the field.
Jul 24
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Human origins science in 1925: the good, the bad, and the fake
As I look back at a sometimes-confusing picture of a science in its early days, I see some connections with today's landscape.
Jul 13
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Lucy's upcoming Prague visit brings memories of controversy
Scientists resisted the last U.S. tour of the famous fossil. I look into the reasons why some researchers still oppose public exhibit of human…
May 21
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Research highlight: Burials by Homo naledi
After two years of intense reviews and revision, the work on burial evidence from this ancient hominin finds acceptance.
Mar 30
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A sad end for the Journal of Human Evolution
A joint statement announces the resignation of the entire editorial board, while disclosing for the first time the use of AI in article production.
Dec 28, 2024
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Research highlight: Taking human origins research into the next decade
Notes on the recent history of paleoanthropology from my Distinguished Lecture for the General Anthropology Division of the American Anthropological…
May 11, 2022
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How will ancient proteins change paleoanthropology?
Paleoproteomic methods may provide exciting avenues toward understanding pieces of fossils and their relationships.
Jun 26, 2019
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Can we build a science of human evolution that people can trust?
A revealing look at people's ideas about neglected questions in human evolution.
Jan 1, 2017
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A paleoanthropological Thanksgiving
A holiday greeting with a special image of the family of fossil hominins.
Nov 28, 2015
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How the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship is slowly turning into a dissertation grant
Most winners are already enrolled in graduate programs with well-defined research topics.
Apr 1, 2015
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Public interests in data from federally funded research
A white paper in which I argue that the public should have access to the data resulting from federally funded research
Jan 12, 2012
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