Anthropology

Photo of Julia in ASU graduation regalia in front of a wall with lights in the background.

Sun Devil community

Dean’s Medalist pursues passion through ASU Online, anthropology program

Professor Yohannes Haile-Selassie and his crew at one of the picking operations following a hominin discovery at Woranso-Mille. Photo by Dale Omori.

Science and technology

New research by ASU paleoanthropologists: 2 ancient human ancestors were neighbors

November 26, 2025

Holotype skull of the extinct mud terrapin species Pelusios awashi graphic by Brenton Adrian.

Science and technology

Scientists discover new turtle that lived alongside 'Lucy' species

November 21, 2025

Collage of three photos of people at archaeological sites and one photo of a scientist in a lab.

Science and technology

Looking back on 20 years of discovery at ASU’s Center for Bioarchaeological Research

November 18, 2025

A group of chimpanzees in the wild.

Science and technology

Lethal aggression, territorial expansion in wild chimpanzees lead to more births, better infant survival

November 17, 2025

Colorful image of brain

Health and medicine

Study finds ancient lead exposure shaped evolution of human brain

October 15, 2025

Black-and-white photo of an excavation site at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.

Arts, humanities and education

ASU launches groundbreaking database of Sonoran Desert archaeology

October 07, 2025

People collecting water from a well.

Science and technology

Scientists discover genetic adaptations can help those living in dry climates

September 18, 2025

Students observing fossils.

Science and technology

PhD student establishes unique lab program for students in Southern Africa

September 17, 2025

Tsimane woman

Health and medicine

New research reveals insights into link between menopause, cardiovascular health

September 03, 2025

Professor Ramon Arrowsmith, Emerita President’s Professor Kaye Reed and Associate Professor Christopher Campisano discussing the Homo teeth that were found in the Asboli, an area at the Ledi-Geraru site.

Science and technology

ASU scientists uncover new fossils — and a new species of ancient human ancestor

August 13, 2025