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November 01, 2009
Legendary "man-eating" lions of Tsavo likely ate about 35 people--not 135, say scientists
The notorious "man-eating lions of Tsavo" that terrorized a railroad camp in Kenya in 1898 likely consumed about 35 people--far fewer than popular estimates.
October 28, 2009
Archaeology course unlocks "silent history" of the slave trade in West Africa
Anthropologist J. Cameron Monroe led UCSC's first undergraduate archaeological expedition to Benin this past summer.
October 15, 2009
Popular Science taps UCSC anthropologist Nathaniel Dominy for "Brilliant 10" issue
<i>Popular Science</i> names Nathaniel J. Dominy one of this year's "Brilliant 10" young scientists and researchers.
July 01, 2009
UCSC anthropologist Adrienne Zihlman honored for pioneering research on human evolution
Adrienne Zihlman is honored for pioneering research on human evolution.
April 23, 2009
30 Grads in 30 Days: Sara Stickler
B.A., Anthropology
January 25, 2009
Food is the "front line of healing," says author
Anthropologist Nancy Chen has a simple message for Americans who are obsessed with fad diets: Skip the gimmicks and listen to your grandmother.