Being Human
Various times, daily on KUAR 89.1
Being Human explores topics in anthropology and is created by the faculty of the Anthropology Program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The 1-minute segments air at various times throughout the day.
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I am often asked how archaeologists can confidently know anything about ancient social lives from just ruined landscapes and broken artifacts. The key is…
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Although not known for their generosity, chimpanzees do regularly share food. Most chimpanzee food sharing does not involve actively handing food to…
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Chimpanzees live in rainforest habitats where the rainy season brings regular thunderstorms. But these African apes make little attempt to stay dry in the…
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You’ve heard of the TV series Arrested Development, but did you know that arrested development is also an evolved reproductive strategy for some male…
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Gorillas are the largest-bodied primates living today. Adult male gorillas are called silverbacks, due to the silvery hair that develops across their…
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Since the discovery of Neandertal remains in Europe in 1829, scientists have been fascinated by the relationship of Neandertals to modern humans. One…
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Do your children sometimes seem to outgrow their clothes or shoes overnight? Research by anthropologist and physician Michelle Lampl has confirmed this…
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In polygynous primate species, males tend to be larger than females, and this sex difference in body size is evident starting very early in life. In…