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Legendary "man-eating" lions of Tsavo likely ate about 35 people--not 135, say scientists

Nov 1, 2009 The notorious "man-eating lions of Tsavo" that terrorized a railroad camp in Kenya in 1898 likely consumed about 35 people--far fewer than popular estimates....

Archaeology course unlocks "silent history" of the slave trade in West Africa

Oct 28, 2009 Anthropologist J. Cameron Monroe led UCSC's first undergraduate archaeological expedition to Benin this past summer....

Popular Science taps UCSC anthropologist Nathaniel Dominy for "Brilliant 10" issue

Oct 15, 2009 Popular Science names Nathaniel J. Dominy one of this year's "Brilliant 10" young scientists and researchers....

UCSC anthropologist Adrienne Zihlman honored for pioneering research on human evolution

Jul 1, 2009 Adrienne Zihlman is honored for pioneering research on human evolution....

30 Grads in 30 Days: Sara Stickler

Apr 23, 2009 B.A., Anthropology...

Food is the "front line of healing," says author

Jan 25, 2009 Anthropologist Nancy Chen has a simple message for Americans who are obsessed with fad diets: Skip the gimmicks and listen to your grandmother....

New California Academy of Sciences worth a visit--or two, or three

Dec 14, 2008 The newly reopened California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park is receiving rave reviews and giving many UCSC professors their own cause for celebration....

Confessions of a non-foodie at Thanksgiving

Nov 24, 2008 As talk turns to free-range turkey and heritage vegetables harvested by unionized labor, anthropologist Melissa Caldwell says Thanksgiving is about more than the food....

Four social scientists honored for teaching and research

Oct 7, 2008 Four social scientists were honored for teaching and research today (Tuesday, October 7) during the annual fall convocation hosted by the dean of the Division of Social Sciences....

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