Science news articles about 'current anthropology'

  • A foamy drink and the future of food

    ... of the crop, Southern Mexico, where it is known as maize. In their paper for the new issue of Current Anthropology, ”Food Globalization and Local Diversity: The Case of Tejate, a Traditional Maize and ...
  • Why do women get more cavities than men?

    ... in dental, skeletal and nutritional issues. His conclusions are outlined in the October issue of Current Anthropology. The study examined the frequency of dental caries (cavities) by sex to show ...
  • Why the 'perfect' body isn't always perfect

    ... with some substantial benefits for some women, according to a new article in the December issue of Current Anthropology. The hormones that make women physically stronger, more competitive and better ...
  • The secret to chimp strength

    ... , thinks muscles may only be part of the story. In an article to be published in the April issue of Current Anthropology, Walker argues that humans may lack the strength of chimps because our nervous ...
  • High mortality rates may explain small body size

    ... helps unravel the mystery of how small-bodied people got that way. The article appears in the October issue of Current Anthropology. Adult males in small-bodied populations found in ...
  • Study looks at scientific, cultural perspectives on race

    ... by Ricardo Ventura Santos of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and Oswaldo Cruz foundation, appears in the December issue of Current Anthropology.

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