Academia has long dismissed the notion that Indigenous people of the American Southwest domesticated native plants.
Read MoreAlexandra Greenwald, U anthropologist and NHMU’s curator of ethnology, explores the innovations that helped Indigenous women balance motherhood with their vital role providing for their communities.
Read MorePacific Islanders attending more diverse schools pronounced vowels subtly differently than students in a predominantly white school, confirming the theory that groups differentiate along ethnic lines.
Read MoreGenetic analysis shows that ancient Indigenous people transported, cultivated and may have domesticated the native tuber outside of its natural distribution, reflecting the enduring ecological legacy of Indigenous people in the Southwest.
Read MoreThe award recognized the study for its breadth of scientific methods and authorship and for the leadership of Indigenous scientists and knowledge keepers.
Read MoreResearchers and Coast Salish people analyze 160-year Indigenous dog pelt in the Smithsonian’s collection to understand the culturally significant Coast Salish Woolly Dog and counter the colonial narrative.
Read MoreHow a tip from a citizen scientist led to deep discoveries in Utah’s caves.
Read MoreNo federal legislation exists regarding the ethical treatment of non-Native American ancestors held by institutions. Anthropologists explored the ethical problems and opportunities for people responsible for the deceased, and the descendants they represent.
Read MoreThe #ScientistAtWork contest showcases images of research and workplaces from scientists across the globe.
Read MoreAnthropologists discovered a frequency threshold causes dramatic changes in marine and terrestrial eastern Pacific ecosystems, and offers a look into our future.
Read MoreTheir findings suggest that climate change has the potential to harm all populations, either directly or indirectly, through destabilization and refugee crises.
Read MoreWhen collaborating outside their social circles to enact policies, Utah state legislators tend to build enduring bipartisan relationships.
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