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Behavioral Sciences Writer
Bruce Bower has written about the behavioral sciences since He often writes about psychology, anthropology, archaeology and mental health issues.
Bruce bower science news biography filmography wikipedia Genetics DNA offers a new look at how Polynesia was settled Modern genetic evidence suggests that statue builders on islands such as Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, had a shared ancestry. Black foam tubes replace poorly preserved beads in this reconstruction. Signs of temporarily delayed tooth development in the skull of an ancient Homo species youth spark debate about the origins of humanlike growth. By recreating it, scientists also unraveled its complex and multicultural origins.Bruce has a master's degree in psychology from Pepperdine University and a master's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri. Following an internship at Science News in , he worked as a reporter at Psychiatric News, a publication of the American Psychiatric Association, until joining Science News as a staff writer.
In , the American Psychological Association appointed Bruce a Science Writer Fellow, with a grant to visit psychological scientists of his own choosing. Early stints as an aide in a day school for children and teenagers with severe psychological problems and as a counselor in a drug diversion center provided Bruce with a surprisingly good background for a career in science journalism.
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- Genetics
Iron Age Celtic women’s social and political power just got a boost
Ancient DNA indicates women stayed in their home communities and married partners from outside the area.
Bruce bower science news biography filmography Burned tobacco seeds found at an archaeological site in Utah, including this seed shown here from multiple angles, date to more than 12, years ago. Neanderthal DNA from a molar from this skeleton suggests that that the population had more than one evolutionary line. A Danish bog skull known as Porsmose Man, found with an arrow that had been shot through his nose, dates to around 4, years ago. July 23, - Anthropology
Britain’s largest ancient massacre may have included cannibalism
Bones recovered from a natural shaft unveil a 4,year-old massacre of men, women and children, possibly part of a cycle of revenge killings.
- Archaeology
The oldest known ritual chamber in the Middle East has been found
Engravings and other evidence suggest ancient humans attended religious ceremonies in the cave as early as 37, years ago.
- Anthropology
Footprints offer a rare look at ancient human relatives crossing paths
The imprints put flat-footed and arched-foot walkers together at a prime spot in East Africa.
- Archaeology
Ancient Central Americans built a massive fish-trapping system
Earthen channels directed fish into ponds that formed seasonally, providing a dietary bounty for Maya civilizations starting around 4, years ago.
Bruce bower science news biography filmography youtube Just ask Lucy. Marks on nearly half of the 20 skulls pulled from a British mass grave holding the remains of at least 37 people bear marks of lethal blows to the head. Subscribers, enter your e-mail address for full access to the Science News archives and digital editions. Newly identified scenes of net fishing engraved on stones at a nearly 16,year-old German site include this depiction of two fish center and top surrounded by crosshatched lines likely representing a net. - Anthropology
Fossil teeth hint at a surprisingly early start to humans’ long childhoods
Signs of temporarily delayed tooth development in the skull of an ancient Homo species youth spark debate about the origins of humanlike growth.
- Anthropology
How does a fossil become a superstar? Just ask Lucy.
Geologic good fortune, skilled scientific scrutiny and a catchy name turned Lucy into an evolutionary icon.
Science daily Anthropology A skeleton from Peru vies for the title of oldest known shark attack victim The 6,year-old remains of a teen with a missing leg and tell-tale bite marks came to light after news of a 3,year-old victim in Japan surfaced. Archaeological finds from an ancient French rock-shelter show periodic settlements by both populations, just not at the same time. Genetic comparisons crown the Indigenous Ayta Magbukon people as having the most DNA, 5 percent, from the mysterious ancient hominids. Support us by donating now. - Archaeology
A digital exam reels in engraved scenes of Stone Age net fishing
Nearly 16,year-old portrayals of fish surrounded by nets had evaded detection until a new technique took magnification to a new level.
- Archaeology
Silk Road cities reached surprising heights in Central Asia’s mountains
Drones with lasers revealed hidden urban centers that may have aided trade and travel through mountainous regions during medieval times.
- Archaeology
Ancient Scythians had cultural roots in Siberia
A possible sacrificial ritual from around 2, years ago suggests mounted herders from Siberia shaped a Eurasian culture thousands of kilometers away.
- Anthropology
Fossils of an extinct animal may have inspired this cave art drawing
Unusual tusks on preserved skulls of dicynodonts influenced the look of a mythical beast painted by Southern Africa’s San people, a researcher suspects.
- Anthropology
Ancient DNA unveils a previously unknown line of Neandertals
DNA from a partial skeleton found in France indicates that European Neandertals consisted of at least two genetically distinct populations.