WEIRD ANTHROPOLOGY
Rewilding came to the fore in 2022, with projects happening across the globe. Illustration: Valero Doval/The Guardian – Cop15’s long-awaited agreement will be closely watched, says the Guardian’s biodiversity editor, but it was by no means the only positive nature news, despite the …
Scientists have created stem cells that are genetically identical except for their sex chromosomes, paving the way for a powerful platform for studying sex differences in biology and medicine. Depositphotos – By Michael Irving 2022 Dec 222 – Scientists in Israel have for the …
Sam Bankman-Fried, once considered a star in the freewheeling world of cryptocurrency, has been charged with conspiracy, fraud and money laundering. Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images – – By Amy Froide, Professor of History, University of Maryland, Baltimore County – Published: 2022 Dec …
Your zodiac sign – like Sagittarius, the archer – might be in the stars, but your future isn’t. Scaliger/iStock via Getty Images Plus – By Talia Dan-Cohen, Associate Professor of Sociocultural Anthropology, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis and by …
Several types of probiotic bacteria may reduce signs of bad breath, according to a new meta-study. Depositphotos – By Rich Haridy 2022 Dec 21 – A newly published meta-analysis, encompassing seven studies and nearly 300 subjects, has found certain types of bacteria found in …
Stonehenge has long been the site of some of the most famous solstice celebrations. Chris Gorman/Getty Images News – By Molly Jackson, Religion and Ethics Editor – Interviewed Pardis Mahdavi, Provost and Executive Vice President, The University of Montana Rosalyn R. LaPier, Professor …
‘How had we ever fallen prey to this Ponzi scheme of Christmas delight? And yet, I was just as urgent to recruit her to the ruse. “It’s very important”, I whispered, “that you don’t tell your brother.”’ Photograph: Alamy – By Conal Hanna …
Push-button childbirth after an out-of-body pregnancy: it’s going to be an option soon, says Hashem Al-Ghaili. Hashem Al-Ghaili View gallery – 7 images – By Loz Blain 2022 Dec 12 – The EctoLife Artificial Womb Facility envisages a controversial new way to be pregnant, …
Scientists are hoping ‘historical biomolecules’ on a 15th-century missive written by Vlad Dracula, the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s vampire count, will reveal more about him. A 16th-century portrait of Vlad III, more commonly known as Vlad the Impaler or Vlad Dracula. Photograph: Ian …
Although the toilet used in the study just contained clean tap water, such would not be the case in a real-word flushing scenario. John Crimaldi – By Ben Coxworth 2022 Dec 08 – You’ve probably heard it before – if you don’t put the …
