Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

High in the Zeravshan Valley of Tajikistan, the Soii Havzak rock-shelter has provided researchers with an invaluable glimpse into early human migration routes and daily life in Central Asia. It contains layers of human occupation spanning the Middle and Upper Paleolithic periods, approximately 150,000 to 20,000 years ago.

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Anthropology.net

JANUARY 23, 2025

Between 45,000 and 29,000 years ago, early human activity not only altered landscapes but also reshaped the complex web of interactions between scavengers and prey. Large predators, such as hyenas and cave lions, were gradually displaced, while smaller scavengers like foxes and birds thrived in human-dominated environments.

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TeachThought

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

10 Interesting Research Projects Shaping Our Future by TeachThought Staff AI-Driven Climate Modeling Researchers use advanced AI models to predict climate changes more precisely. Researchers are working on quantum algorithms that can outperform traditional encryption techniques.

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 14, 2025

Few traits define humanity as clearly as language. Yet, despite its central role in human evolution, determining when and how language first emerged remains a challenge. Every human society on Earth has language, and all human languages share core structural features. But we don’t.

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 12, 2025

“What we’re seeing here is early evidence of cognitive flexibility,” said a researcher familiar with the findings. Eleven of them bore unmistakable marks of human manipulation: flake scars, trimmed edges, and signs of deliberate shaping using techniques otherwise seen in lithic technology.

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Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 4, 2024

However, the journey to this unique bond between humans and canines was far from straightforward. A new study 1 suggests that in prehistoric Alaska, humans repeatedly domesticated and lived alongside not just dogs but also wolves, wolf-dog hybrids, and even coyotes.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

One of the most intriguing chapters in human evolution is the story of the Denisovans, a mysterious, now-extinct hominin group that left a significant genetic footprint in the DNA of modern humans. Overview of the distinct Denisovan populations that introgressed into modern humans.

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Anthropology.net

JANUARY 27, 2025

A Quest for Our Earliest Stories Myths and legends have always been windows into the human psyche, revealing our fears, dreams, and attempts to understand the world. Yet, could these stories also encode the history of humanity’s migrations and interactions?

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Archaeology, the science of unearthing and interpreting humanity’s ancient past, is entering a transformative era. Researchers at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) Faculty of Arts have unveiled an innovative approach, combining Mixed Reality (MR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies with excavation practices. 1 Cobb, P.

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 26, 2025

The early human settlement of South America stands as one of the last great migrations in human history, yet the environmental conditions that shaped this journey remain debated. Instead of deterring settlement, this cold phase appears to coincide with some of the earliest human activity in the region. ≥2,5000 masl = blue.

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The Footprints That Rewrite History In the shifting gypsum sands of White Sands National Park in New Mexico, a series of fossilized human footprints have surfaced, casting a striking new light on the ingenuity of Ice Age inhabitants. Bennett of Bournemouth University. What Else Could Have Made These Marks?

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Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Human communication, through both music and language, is a cornerstone of what makes our species unique. Now, groundbreaking research has revealed significant genetic connections between rhythmic abilities and language-related traits, offering a new lens to understand the evolution and biology of these essential skills.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

A Revolutionary Theory in Anthropology Human culture is a remarkable, complex phenomenon, often seen as a defining feature that sets humans apart from other species. Unlike animal cultures, which are limited in scope and depth, human culture accumulates, adapts, and continually evolves, empowering our species to dominate the planet.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 27, 2025

The director of education at the Learning Disabilities Association of America weighed in, as did the commissioner of special education research at the U.S. We are always working towards supporting peoples understanding of inclusion as a human right and not as an intervention or variable in a research study. Taylor emailed me.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Discovery of a Potential New Human Species A groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications 1 has proposed the existence of a new human species, Homo juluensis. This ancient hominin, believed to have lived in eastern Asia between 300,000 and 50,000 years ago, is a significant addition to our understanding of human evolution.

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MARCH 28, 2025

The human brain stands apart in the animal kingdom, not just in sheer size but in its remarkable cognitive abilities. For decades, researchers have sought to understand what genetic changes fueled the expansion of our neocortex, the region responsible for higher-order thinking, reasoning, and language.

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Yet, sometimes evolution speeds up—not through natural selection but through human intervention. This convergence, occurring within approximately 100 generations, underscores the profound impact of human-directed breeding. This shift, the researchers argue, reflects broader selection pressures for leaner, more muscular pigs.

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Anthropology.net

JANUARY 21, 2025

A New Chapter in Early Human Dispersal The story of humanity's expansion out of Africa has long been marked by unanswered questions about the timing, routes, and survival of early hominins in Eurasia. Reconstructing the Past: Climate and Ecology A Temperate and Seasonal Habitat The study doesn’t stop at human behavior.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Tracing Humanity's Journey Through the Pacific The dispersal of Homo sapiens into the Pacific region has long fascinated archaeologists. Dylan Gaffney and an international team of researchers, provide groundbreaking evidence of human presence in Wallacea dating back 50,000 to 55,000 years ago.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Tools as a Catalyst for Evolution The ability to create and use tools is a hallmark of human evolution. A groundbreaking study by researchers from the University of Tübingen, led by Dr. Alexandros Karakostis, provides fresh insights into how changes in brain function enabled early humans to wield tools with precision.

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JANUARY 7, 2025

Along the banks of the Jordan River, near northern Israel’s Hula Valley, a fascinating chapter of human history has emerged. A stone anvil (left) and hammerstone (right) used for processing plants.

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Human societies are built on layers of culture, law, and technology, yet beneath it all, some of the oldest instincts in the animal kingdom continue to shape our world. In A New Approach to Human Social Evolution 1 , neuroscientist and anthropologist Jorge A. At its core, the human brain retains an ancient architecture.

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Cult of Pedagogy

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

” Amazon | Bookshop.org The strategies in Arise are all built on a framework of six core human needs: belonging, autonomy, competence, self-esteem, trust , and purpose. When you’re thinking about wanting to help someone develop, you need to keep their full humanity at the center.”

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 4, 2025

An Ancient Practice, Revisited Through Code Knots are one of humanity’s oldest tools—so ancient, in fact, that they predate agriculture, metallurgy, and written language. Despite differences in time, geography, and material culture, many human groups developed the same set of knots—again and again.

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 14, 2025

From the sprawling villas of Roman elites to the thatched huts of the poor in medieval Europe, textbook history often presents wealth disparity as a consequence of human progress. ” Instead, the picture that emerges is one of human agency. . ” Instead, the picture that emerges is one of human agency.

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 15, 2025

In the long arc of human history, what makes a settlement persist? Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 1 , the study draws on data from over 47,000 houses spanning nearly 3,000 archaeological sites and 10,000 years of human history. The researchers are careful to avoid deterministic interpretations.

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 31, 2025

The shift from a hunter-gatherer existence to an agrarian lifestyle stands as one of the most profound transformations in human history. However, recent research challenges this narrative, emphasizing the pivotal role of human interactions and demographic dynamics in this monumental change.​

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Concerns center on its potential to replace human interaction and critical thinking skills. AI will NOT : Build relationships with students or staff Implement a lesson effectively Facilitate meaningful learning These limitations highlight the importance of human interaction and expertise in the educational process. Prompt all you want.

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 16, 2025

According to new research, it may have also reshaped the evolutionary story of humans in Europe and beyond. Caves, Clothes, and Ochre: A Human Strategy for Survival As the magnetic field declined, the effects on Earth’s surface intensified. The map also shows areas of human activity on a global scale.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 19, 2022

We are dealing here with human beings. And we know from neuroscience that human beings share very much more in common in what drives them and causes these behaviors. Seek out perspectives from unbiased colleagues, reach out to other leaders for advice, or research how other fields address these same issues.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Instead, it was human nature in terms of a resistance to change that was the cause of reluctance in some of my staff. Begin embracing a scholarly mindset so you can connect research and evidence when it is time to lay out a path forward. Human nature can be a fickle thing. Reluctance to change might never be fully overcome.

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 14, 2025

Using machine analysis of over 1,500 bilingual dictionaries spanning more than 600 languages, researchers report that vocabulary is not just a passive catalog of the world, but a cultural archive shaped by what humans find urgent, beautiful, or sacred. Related Research Here are some relevant and complementary studies: Regier, T.,

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Edthena

MARCH 25, 2025

Edthena is proud to announce our collaboration with researchers at the University of Virginia and the University of Albany on an AI-based multi-modal neural network project funded by the Gates Foundation. Reliable and research-validated AI-powered feedback for math instruction is coming soon! This project builds on proven research.

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Sapiens

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Humans huddled in caves. Researchers primarily applied this system to Eurasia and Africa, but other evolutionary frameworks have been applied not only to those regions but also to the Americas.) This approach to archaeological research places value on the continuous cultural and social development of humans.

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

A Genetic Mystery Unraveled For years, scientists have tried to piece together the evolutionary puzzle of human language. What genetic shifts allowed humans to develop the intricate vocal control necessary for language? Unlike bones and tools, words do not fossilize, leaving researchers to scour DNA for clues.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 9, 2024

The debate is about the best mix — what are AI’s most effective roles in helping students learn, and what aspects of teaching should remain indelibly human no matter how powerful AI becomes? But, there aren’t enough human tutors available nor enough money to pay for them, especially in the wake of pandemic-induced learning loss. “And

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 9, 2025

If you’re sitting in the shoes of a district leader, taking a multi-pronged approach is probably very sensible, said Jennifer DePaoli, a senior researcher at the Learning Policy Institute, who has studied school safety. The lack of privacy comes at a cost In Rigby, educators lean toward human interaction.

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