WEIRD ANTHROPOLOGY
Surgeons controlled the movements of the robots remotely to perform the procedures. UC San Diego. View 4 Images – By Omar Kardoudi 2026 Jul 10 – Surgeons at UC San Diego just handed the scalpel to two humanoid robots, who went on to complete …
Scientists unlock a new area of research into how melatonin works. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2026 Jul 08 – A supplement best known for helping some people get a better night’s sleep may also have a surprising painkilling effect on individuals with chronic …
The LifePods B-01 is a protective capsule designed for immediate shelter on land. Momentum Technologies View 5 Images – By Omar Kardoudi 2026 Jul 06 – A new class of survival capsule wants to turn disaster-proofing into something you can order rather than build. …
Alcohol is woven into the thread of American life, from work events to major holidays and everything in between. TravisLincoln/iStock via Getty Images Plus – By Emma Fenske, Addiction Medicine Fellow and Internal Medicine Physician, Oregon Health & Science University Published: 2026 Jul …
A John Trumbull painting of the death of Gen. Richard Montgomery in Quebec on 1775 Dec 31, during the American war of independence. DeAgostini/Getty Images – By Sarah M.S. Pearsall, Professor of History, Johns Hopkins University Published: 2026 Jul 02 – Strange as …
Active proteins on a T cell (blue), including CD-4 (light blue). Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2026 Jul 01 – A landmark study due to start in the coming months aims to test a method for rejuvenating our immune system in older age. The …
On 1776 Nov 16, the Andrew Doran, coming from the fledgling United States, was acknowledged with the firing of a cannon from St. Eustatius. This event is now known as the ‘First Salute.’ Painting by Phillips Melville, USMC (Retired) via Wikimedia Commons – …
A conceptual graphic shows how growth factors BMP2 and FGF2 are applied to the injury site to stimulate tissue regeneration, highlighting new research into restoring damaged digits. Melissa Bristow/Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences – By Mike McRae 2026 Jun …
The numbers for Wikipedia tell a story of change – and stress. Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images – By Ryan McGrady, Senior Research Fellow, Initiative for Digital Public Infrastructure, UMass Amherst Published: 2026 Jun 25 – This year, Wikipedia is celebrating 25 …
‘Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States,’ painted by Howard Chandler Christy in 1940. U.S. Capitol via Wikimedia Commons – By Peter C. Mancall, Distinguished Professor and Professor of the Humanities, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Published: …
