The implications are potentially enormous, says history professor Kimberly Hamlin: “The myth that man is the hunter and woman is the gatherer … naturalizes the inferiority of women.”
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Scientists look for clues to Mt. Edgecumbe’s next eruption
While no eruption is imminent, scientists recently spent a few days collecting data on surface temperatures and gasses they hope will shed light on what’s brewing beneath the surface.
Revenge of the killer whales? Recent boat attacks might be driven by trauma
The marine mammals have been “attacking” sailboats since 2020. But those encounters are becoming more frequent, and some say the orcas’ tactics are evolving.
Researchers are searching underwater for more ancient evidence of Indigenous life near Prince of Wales Island
The discovery of an ancient fish trap last year placed Indigenous people near Prince of Wales Island around 11,000 years ago. New research may push that time back even further.
Deepwater mapping reveals gas seeps in Aleutian Trench
According to NOAA, the discovery is crucial because these gas seeps can create unique surrounding habitats and provide potential sources of alternative energy and biopharmaceuticals.
A high-stakes egg drop onto the Juneau Icefield could lead to better monitoring of Antarctic ice
Once the system is operational, the egg will be a very expensive seismometer.