Anthropology
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Top 10 Discoveries of 2023
Research by Anthropology Professor Lars Fehren-Schmitz on the inhabitants of Machu Picchu was selected as one of the top 10 discoveries of the year by Archaeology Magazine.
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Humans aren’t the only fat primate
Professor Emerita of Anthropology Adrienne Zihlman commented about a study featured in Science Magazine that offers new insights on how and why different species of primates can become overweight.
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Scientists say they’ve found a site that marks a new chapter in Earth’s history
Anthropology Professor Andrew Mathews spoke to CNN about the importance of the term Anthropocene in understanding humanity's global impact.
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Two Years After CZU: Rethinking Wildfire Prevention
Anthropology Professor and Department Chair Andrew Mathews spoke with Good Times about the history of fire suppression in forest management and the need to embrace "good fire."
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Inside McDonald’s months-long decision to sell all 853 stores in Russia—and lose a significant chunk of global revenue with them
Anthropology Professor Melissa Caldwell spoke with Fortune about McDonald's exiting Russia.
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No Grandchild? Six Years After Son’s Wedding, These Parents Are Suing
UC Santa Cruz anthropology lecturer Annapurna Pandey spoke with The New York Times about how a recent lawsuit connects to social issues and legal history in India.
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Ancient Maya tooth sealant glued gemstones in place—and may have prevented tooth decay
Anthropology lecturer Cristina Verdugo spoke with Science about ancient Maya dentistry practices.
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The #BettyWhiteChallenge highlights the growth of animal philanthropy and the role of rescues
Anthropology Professor Melissa L. Caldwell wrote for The Conversation about the "compassion economies" that support animal rescue in the United States.
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The inaccurate link between body ideals and health
Anthropology Professor Nancy Chen gave a TED Salon talk about cultural body ideals and health.
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His very own ‘Tour de cello’: Wistful over the lost year, UCSC senior on a graduation serenade mission
Lookout Santa Cruz featured upcoming politics and anthropology graduate Ross Piscitello in a story on his efforts to play cello at each residential college before graduation.
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Why people with disabilities are at greater risk of going hungry – especially during a pandemic
Anthropology Professor Melissa Caldwell wrote for The Conversation about how food insecurity affects people with disabilities.
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Tamál Húye: Coast Miwoks Fight for Recognition of Point Reyes’ Indigenous History
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Tsim Schneider spoke with the Pacific Sun about the ways in which traditional anthropology narratives have erased the resilience and survival of Coast Miwok people.