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a family of East African nomadic pastoralists
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The Turkana are nomadic pastoralists who live in Kenya

Genetic adaptations helped East African nomadic pastoralists adapt to constant water stress, but urbanization may present an 'evolutionary mismatch'

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gears as brains on wooden silhouettes of heads facing each other

A holistic framework for studying social emotions
a black stone arrow point

How a prehistoric cosmic airburst is assisting archaeologists today
kristine chua
Biological anthropologist Kristine Chua, postdoctoral fellow

Biological anthropologist expands Filipina maternal health research
Wayne Chapman uses a hand drill to start a coal, which Chumash Elder Ernestine Ygnacio-De Soto (seated) will use to start the fire.
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Matt Perko
Wayne Chapman uses a hand drill to start a coal, which Chumash Elder Ernestine Ygnacio-De Soto (seated) will use to start the fire.

A Chumash cultural burn reignites ancient practice for wildland conservation
Archeological remains from El Gigante
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Thomas Harper
Botanical remains from El Gigante.

Lessons in sustainability, evolution and human adaptation — courtesy of the Holocene
Anthropology associate professor David Lawson
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Jeff Liang
Associate Professor David W. Lawson, May 2023

New collection of articles unpacks the importance of culture in the evolution of gendered conflict
Tsimané fishing with bows and arrows
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Michael Gurven
Compared to industrialized counterparts Tsimané people of lowland Bolivia have less food availability and must expend more effort to get it

Greater fat stores and blood cholesterol increase with brain volume, but beyond a certain point they are associated with faster brain aging

Not Just for the Gods
Sunset at the Itenez River

Fulbright Amazonia

Climate and Conflict

UCSB Professor To Lecture On El Pilar Maya Archaeological Site

UCSB Archaeologist Says Innovative Plan For Maya Research Site Is Making Major Strides
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