Posted: December 27, 2024

Top 5 Biological Anthropology Stories 2024

Dr. Rose Basom is digging into her top anthropology stories of the year, covering everything from the science of what’s in your medicine cabinet to what’s in the plaster casts of Pompeii.

Top 5 Biological Anthropology Stories 2024
Posted: December 20, 2024

Aluminaut’s 60th Anniversary

To celebrate sixty years, six of our favorite Aluminaut images have been resurfaced from our collections!

Aluminaut’s 60th Anniversary
Posted: November 25, 2024

Collaboration is Key: Engaging with Virginia Indian Tribes

Teamwork makes the dream work, especially in science! Virginia is joining other states in supporting collaboration with Native Americans through new legislation.

Collaboration is Key: Engaging with Virginia Indian Tribes
Biology Food History
Posted: November 22, 2024

Question Your World: Did We Evolve from Vegans?

Did our entire ancient human family survive on eating meat? New research is giving us some perspective on ancient diets!

Question Your World: Did We Evolve from Vegans?
Posted: September 20, 2024

Ah-Maize-ing Nixtamalization

This traditional cooking method is one tasty example of food science at work!

Ah-Maize-ing Nixtamalization