Anthropology.net

JANUARY 28, 2024

Reassessing long-standing assumptions about early human diets, recent archaeological findings 1 from burial sites in the Peruvian Andes between 9,000 and 6,500 years ago suggest a surprising narrative. Human remains from Peru's Wilamaya Patjxa site reveal that ancient Andean diets were predominantly plant-based. 1 Chen, J.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The emphasis on a human-centric approach underscores the commitment to cultivating a balanced perspective on AI integration. Educators are encouraged to view AI not merely as a technological advancement but as a tool to enhance and augment the human experience. EdSurge: How have you incorporated the teaching of AI in the classroom?

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JANUARY 15, 2024

Definitions of Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI The Executive Order defines AI as: “a machine-based system that can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments.” This means that even limited interactions with AI tools can have lasting effects.

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 21, 2024

The Unique Morphology of the Human Skull Base The human species, Homo sapiens , stands apart in the evolutionary tapestry, distinguished by a myriad of anatomical features, including the distinctive shape of the skull base. 1 Funato, N., Heliövaara, A., & Boeckx, C.

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Anthropology.net

MAY 16, 2024

The study 1 of ancient DNA has led to a groundbreaking discovery: the remnants of three common human viruses within the bones of Neanderthals who roamed the Earth over 50,000 years ago.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

A just-under-the-surface skepticism about the usefulness of a humanities degree as job preparation. What can’t you do with a humanities degree?” Earnings Disparities : Except in a few northwestern states, humanities majors earn at least 40 percent more than people with only a high school degree. Drawing on data from the U.S.

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Anthropology.net

MAY 10, 2024

High-energy particles from supernova explosions, reaching Earth after millions of years, have paved the way for a groundbreaking discovery: the earliest evidence of human presence in Europe. Scientists utilized cosmogenic nuclides to date stone tools unearthed in Korolevo, Ukraine, pinpointing human habitation to 1.4 million years ago.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 3, 2024

The post Using Data Visualizations to Boost Student Engagement in Humanities appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

There papers in Nature Ecology and Evolution 1 2 3 summarize findings at the Ranis site and showcase a Stone Age culture that predates previous estimates, shedding light on the coexistence of modern humans and Neanderthals. In the recent excavations at Ranis, a fragment of human bone was discovered. 1 Mylopotamitaki, D., Fewlass, H.,

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Heinemann Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

The following is an excerpt from Shamari Reid’s Humans Who Teach. Preorder available now!

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MARCH 11, 2024

Abstract This dissertation investigates the coexistence of humans and javelinas in Texas. The dissertation argues that convivial human-javelina relations in Texas emerge from the negotiation of encounters—a form of intersubjective politics—leading to stable social arrangements and imbuing landscapes with meaning.

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 12, 2024

Here, etched into the stone, are enigmatic carvings that hint at a profound connection between prehistoric humans and the ancient creatures that once roamed the Earth. These carvings, resembling stars or circles with internal divisions, offer a glimpse into ancient human interactions with their environment.

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Anthropology.net

JANUARY 19, 2024

The study emphasizes the complexity of linking specific genetic changes to historical disease outbreaks and raises questions about the impact of singular events versus repeated epidemics on human evolution. The Black Death in 1349, as recorded by historian Gilles le Muiset. Scheib, C. D’Atanasio, E., Inskip, S. Cessford, C.,

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 12, 2016

This is all a part of being human. Being human and making mistakes is not a reason to attack, berate, chastise, ignore, give up, or treat other adults or students differently. Many times mistakes just happen with no rhyme or reason. Admitting, learning from, and moving on after a mistake is made is all that matters.

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World History Teachers Blog

JANUARY 21, 2024

Here is an excellent essay by the historian, Peter Frankopan, for AEON Magazine about the significance of silk from its accidental development in China to its use as a "symbol of extravagance and decadence" in Afro-Eurasia. It's a great story and the excerpts are for great for the classroom.

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Anthropology News

APRIL 30, 2024

In Wayanad, a densely forested district in the state of Kerala, in South India, human-animal conflict is on the rise, with frequent reports of tigers preying on cattle, bears causing havoc, and elephants damaging property. But it is not only humans who are harmed in these conflicts.

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Heinemann Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The following is the opening letter from Shamari Reid’s upcoming, Humans Who Teach, now available for preorder.

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 6, 2024

In the annals of human prehistory, the Ukrainian landscape has emerged as a pivotal theater, offering insights into the earliest chapters of human migration and adaptation. This technological feat represents a paradigm shift in our ability to unravel the mysteries of prehistoric human occupation and migration patterns.

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ED Surge

MARCH 8, 2023

How can teachers learn from the practices and principles of youth organizing to create more humanizing, engaging and empowering classrooms? The process of asking questions, listening and building campaigns around these stories is what makes youth organizing such a humanizing experience.

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JANUARY 25, 2024

His forthcoming book, Humans Who Teach: A Guide for Centering Love, Justice and Liberation in Schools is a beautiful, anecdotal exploration of self-compassion in a demanding profession. Our guest on the podcast today is author Shamari Reid.

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ED Surge

MARCH 7, 2022

It protected health and mental stability and delivered the confidence that you had some control over human failure, at least within your own four walls. Home Econ then became Family and Consumer Science, and now it’s called Human Ecology. Schools have an educational obligation to teach people about meeting human needs and coexisting.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 4, 2023

Understanding the Psyche of Technological Resistance in the Education Workforce Resistance to change, especially technological change , is fundamentally anchored in our human psychology. Typically, humans have an inclination toward safety and the predictability of routine, avoiding the uncertainty that comes with new terrain.

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Society for Classical Studies

JANUARY 26, 2024

NEH Grant Awardee: Resituating the Humanities in Place-Based Learning kskordal Fri, 01/26/2024 - 09:03 Image The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded a grant to fund a three-year project at Monmouth College, “Resituating the Humanities in Place-Based Learning.”

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 6, 2024

Originally designed for studying woolly mammoths and Neanderthals, these methods can now potentially identify badly burned human remains. Recent research from Binghamton University reveals a groundbreaking application of ancient DNA extraction techniques in forensic anthropology. 1 Emery, M. Bolhofner, K., Ghafoor, S., Versoza, C.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 14, 2021

We need to ensure that the benefits of the humanities are broadly accessible, even as students pursue more professionally oriented programs of study. These disciplines, often known as the humanities, are a part of university life now chronically undervalued and often even cut down or eliminated. And how do we make it right?”.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 8, 2022

Humanities professors across the country have ceaselessly lamented the precipitous decline in undergraduate humanities majors in recent years. During the decade following the Great Recession of 2008, the number of humanities bachelor’s degree recipients fell by a whopping 14 percent — from a peak of about 236,000.

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In a remarkable discovery, 1 researchers stumbled upon a treasure trove of human footprints on a Moroccan beach, dating back around 90,000 years. In Morocco, researchers unearthed a collection of 85 human footprints, crafted thousands of years ago, on a beach. Read more

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Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Recent research unveils intriguing insights into the sophisticated choices made by Paleolithic humans regarding stone tool selection. The team hypothesized that early humans actively sought out specific flint, such as translucent and smooth varieties, which could be easily shaped into sharp tools. Tsukada, K., Tarawneh, O.,

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Political Science Now

MARCH 28, 2024

The Global Resonance of Human Rights: What Google Trends Can Tell Us By Geoff Dancy , University of Toronto and Christopher J. Fariss , University of Michigan Where is the human rights discourse most resonant? The answer to both questions, our research suggests, is “yes.” Read the full article.

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Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 22, 2023

In the realm of human evolution, a groundbreaking study 1 led by researchers at the Australian National University in Canberra and the Natural History Museum of London is poised to revolutionize our narrative of human ancestry. They hold promise in advancing our comprehension of human evolution."

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 29, 2024

This groundbreaking revelation challenges existing paradigms and offers fresh perspectives on the intricate pathways of human migration into Eurasia. Pebdeh Cave located in the southern Zagros Mountains. Pebdeh was occupied by hunter-gatherers as early as 42,000 years ago. Photo: Mohammad Javad Shoaee Read more

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Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 23, 2023

In the intricate tapestry of evolution, one puzzle stands out: the rarity of large brains among other animals despite their pivotal role in human evolutionary success. Why is this so? Biologists have converged on an explanation: the tremendous energy expenditure required to sustain large brains surpasses the evolutionary benefits accrued.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The drop in college graduates who majored in humanities ranges between 16 percent and 29 percent since 2012. The last time colleges produced this few humanities graduates was in 2002. As the economy recovered, so did the humanities. The last time colleges produced this few humanities graduates was in 2002.

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Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Researchers delve into the earliest chapters of European settlement by investigating ancient skull fragments from Crimea, shedding light on the crucial role played by the first modern humans in shaping the continent's history. Genome sequences of 36,000- to 37,000-year-old modern humans at Buran-Kaya III in Crimea. 1 Bennett, E.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The big danger, he argues in his book, is that autocorrect and other AI algorithms are altering our lives so much that humans will act more like, say, Twitter bots, rather than Twitter bots acting more like humans. Smith lays out his views in a new book, “ The Internet is Not What You Think It is: A History, a Philosophy, a Warning.”

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Anthropology 365

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Anthropology is the study of humans, or as Dr. Jon Marks says: “the study of who we are and where we come from.” ” I consider it to be the study of humans and the variety of relationships humans have. However, for much of my career, I have studied non-human animals (mostly primates).

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Anthropology 365

APRIL 11, 2023

Humans and Javelinas: Something Something… I need a title … This study is motivated by the broad pressing question: How do we live in a world full of difference? In these regions, their lives become entangled with those of the humans with whom they share these spaces.

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