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Messeri was awarded the honorable mention for this year’s Ludwik Fleck Prize in Science and Technology Studies for her book "In the Land of the Unreal: Virtual and Other Realities in Los Angeles."
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At a recent pop-up exhibit, Yale College students displayed Martian artifacts they created as part of a world-building exercise for an anthropology class focused on outer space.
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In a Q&A, Christen Smith discusses her research in Black communities in Brazil, the undervaluing of Black women’s scholarly contributions, and her favorite ways to unwind.
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Laura Nasrallah and Leslie Gross-Wyrtzen received fellowships from the American Council of Learned Societies to recognize their excellence in humanities and social science research.
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A Yale anthropologist's study of a remarkably well-preserved skeleton of Mixodectes pungens offers insights into mammals’ evolutionary trajectory after non-avian dinosaur extinction.
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A first-of-its-kind study shows that experiencing violence and trauma leaves a heritable imprint on the human genome.
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In a new book, Yale anthropologist Dove argues that a more holistic approach to the study of natural history would help counter growing skepticism of science.
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Incoming FAS faculty member Christen Smith illuminates the impact of police violence on Black communities in Brazil and the United States.
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Using 25 years of genetic and demographic data, Yale researchers shed light on what causes owl monkeys to leave their parents.
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Field-based research is integral to science, but logistical constraints limit who can do the work. A Yale researcher wants to lower the barriers.