Articles tagged with Tribes
A University of Oklahoma-led research team collaborated with Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes to study the microbiome of an American Indian community. The study revealed biological connections between certain bacterial families and metabolic pathways, which may be linked to socioeconomic challenges and resource availability.
The South Central Climate Science Center has developed a tribal engagement strategy to build capacity in Tribes to conduct their own climate science research. The center's partnerships have led to the development of five new Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal Liaisons, enabling tribes nationwide to respond to climate change.
A new study documents the fatal connection between urban stormwater and coho salmon survival, but also finds that inexpensive filtration through columns of sand and soil can completely prevent toxic effects. The research demonstrates that coho salmon are an ecological sentinel for urban runoff's harmful effects.
Researchers are working to design recommendations for scientists and government organizations to work ethically with indigenous peoples. The project aims to improve collaboration between Native American tribes and climate scientists to better plan for climate change.
A new NIH-funded program will assess the health effects of home gardening on 100 Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho families. The study aims to reduce health disparities suffered by Native Americans in nearly every measure of health.
Scientists and policymakers are reevaluating policies regarding contact with emerging isolated tribes in South America. The spread of diseases via outsiders is a major concern, while anthropologists warn that governments may not be prepared to protect these groups.
Researchers combined traditional ecological knowledge and scientific methods to identify forest conditions preferred by beargrass harvesters. Key findings include differences in coarse woody debris, tree density, and beargrass leaf color between 'good' and 'poor' sites.
Research from the University of Bristol found that bird groups unite at nightfall after territorial conflicts, strengthening their defense of valuable roost sites. This cooperation between group members is favored by conflict with outsiders, highlighting a link to human societal evolution.
A University of Utah study found that men with better spatial skills traveled farther and had more children with multiple women. The researchers tested members of two African tribes and discovered a link between spatial ability, navigation, and reproductive success.
Traditional stories from around the world reveal five 'fitness costs' of warfare for women, including being killed, captured, or having offspring killed. These stories suggest that ancestral women developed tactics to increase their survival chances, such as manipulating male behavior and using defensive strategies.
A synopsis of the carabid beetle tribe Lachnophorini reveals 24 new species, shedding light on their diversity and evolution. The study aims to provide taxonomic relationships for carabid beetles using morphological and molecular attributes.
A new species of rove beetle, Duocalcar geminum, has been found in French amber and is the oldest definitive member of the tribe Omaliini known to date. The discovery pushes back the minimum age of Omaliini to approximately 100 million years.
Contemporary tribes continue to use fire to maintain desired habitat and natural resources. California native cultures burned patches of forest in deliberate sequence to diversify resources, creating a mosaic of different stages of soil and vegetation.
A novel First Nations-led study uncovers a previously undocumented grizzly bear 'highway' in coastal British Columbia, revealing nearly 60 individual bears aggregated in the Koeye River. The research also provides early evidence of declining bear populations linked to salmon scarcity.
A 107-year-old beetle specimen was rediscovered and described as a new genus and species. The beetle, Rhipidocyrtus muiri, was collected in Borneo in 1907 and had been separated from its body for over a century.
A recent survey conducted at Washington State University found that half of Native American veterans say standard PTSD treatments don't work. Instead, many turn to traditional healing therapies like the Sweat Lodge ceremony, which helps dispel chronic 'ghost sickness' and provides a sense of community and spirituality.
Scientists have discovered several new species of Sub-Saharan African Ensign wasps that exhibit transverse fore wing folding, a unique mechanism previously seen only in earwigs, cockroaches, and beetles. This discovery has potential applications in aerospace and bio-inspired technologies.
Researchers estimate that a small village has only 40 members, making it highly vulnerable to extinction. Remote surveillance using satellite images can track the tribe's demographic health and movements without disrupting their lives.
A new study of Brazil's indigenous societies finds most experience catastrophic decline after first contact, but some populations recover and even grow. Population viability analysis suggests contacted and uncontacted societies could recover from as few as 100 individuals.
An international team led by Eske Willerslev has mapped the genome of a 1-1.5 year-old boy found in a 12,600-year-old burial site in Montana, shedding light on the colonization of the Americas. The study reveals that approximately 80% of present-day Native American populations are direct descendants of this boy's family.
A new commentary highlights the devastating impact of sequestration on the Indian Health Service, perpetuating longstanding health care disparities. Funding cuts lead to rationing of services, contributing to a 4.1-year gap in life expectancy compared to mainstream Americans, with alarming rates of alcoholism, diabetes, and mortality.
Researchers create algorithm using group pictures to determine urban tribes, achieving 48% accuracy rate. The algorithm analyzes images as the sum of their parts and attributes to pick up social cues.
Researchers at UC San Diego developed an algorithm that uses group pictures to determine urban tribes, achieving 48% accuracy. The algorithm analyzes facial features, clothing, and other attributes in a 'parts and attributes' approach, with potential applications in search results, social networks, and public space surveillance.
Scientists describe a new, large, and colorful beetle species from French Guiana that lives among ants, defying the dull coloration of its relatives. The newly discovered species, Guyanemorpha spectabilis, belongs to the Pseudomorphini Tribe and is comparable to the Olinguito, a carnivore species recently described in ZooKeys.
A recent study describes 286 new species of wasps within the tribe Heterospilini from Costa Rica, with an estimated additional 50-100 species to be added. The findings highlight the country's astonishing biodiversity, particularly within the braconid family of parasitoid wasps.
Researchers conclude that indigenous peoples' ecological knowledge is crucial for developing scientific solutions to climate change. By rethinking colonialism and embracing tribal expertise, the US can harness effective adaptation strategies.
A new study led by UCSF found that banning smoking in casinos results in significantly fewer emergency calls for ambulances, highlighting the need for stricter smoke-free laws in the industry.
Eight new grants bring health considerations into education policy, with a focus on school integration and cross-race understanding. An HIA in Kentucky will examine the potential health benefits and risks of coal plant retirement, while a project in Puerto Rico will assess the impact of sanitation infrastructure improvements.
The Jicarilla Apache successfully avoided incorporation on an American Indian reservation by assimilating into the Pueblo colonies and Hispanic societies. Their enclavement strategy allowed them to preserve their culture and avoid extermination for nearly two centuries.
A new survey by the University of Iowa found that gambling rates among residents in eastern Iowa have decreased overall, with a rise in non-gamblers and a stabilization in problem gambler numbers. The study suggests that the number of casinos has not led to a corresponding increase in gamblers.
The South Central Climate Science Center has received funding for seven projects, including studies on terrestrial connectivity, marsh types, and submersed aquatic vegetation in the Gulf of Mexico. These projects aim to improve management decisions for wildlife populations and coastal ecosystems.
A recent study by University of Missouri anthropologist Robert Walker found that violent conflict accounted for 30% of all deaths before contact with Europeans in Amazonian tribal societies. The study suggests that developing a shared sense of global community could help reduce major episodes of violence.
In Enga, village court magistrates focus on restitution and 'restorative justice,' sending combatants home with compensation. The system has reduced violence and deaths, showing that indigenous means of conflict resolution can be more effective than Western law.
Prosperous Native-American tribes are concerned that state-legalized internet gambling could harm their revenues and economies. Experts, including Joseph M. Kelly, PhD, JD, argue that federal regulation would be preferable to prevent negative impacts.
Archaeologists are utilizing information from multiple disciplines to inform and enhance their data, providing new insights into social systems, economic processes, and political dynamics. The field has expanded beyond anthropology to include perspectives from sociology and other social sciences.
A randomized trial with 255 households showed a significant reduction in unlocked guns (35% to 35%) and ammunition (84% to 35%) after installing $80 locking metal gun cabinets. The study concluded that installing gun cabinets improves safe household firearm storage and could reduce gun-related injuries and deaths.
Linguists are racing to document and revitalize struggling languages with the help of new digital tools. The National Geographic Society has created a comprehensive platform featuring eight talking dictionaries containing over 32,000 word entries in endangered languages, alongside audio recordings and photographs.
The University of Oklahoma will host a regional climate science center, providing expertise and strength to address climate variability and change. The center will link weather and climate projections with operational decisions made by land managers, supporting natural resource management.
Researchers found that information communication technologies were used both to spread freedom messages and to incite violence during civil strife in Egypt and Kenya. The Egyptian government cracked down on blogs and social networks, while telecommunications companies responded differently depending on the government's request.
A 73-percent decline in fisher density has been documented on the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation in northwestern California between 1998 and 2005. The study suggests that changes in prey habitat, disease, and increased predation by bobcats may be responsible for the population decline.
Researchers found a significant decrease in tooth decay among young American Indians who switched from sweetened soda to water, with up to 63% reduction in early stage cavities. The study suggests that promoting water as a primary drink can have a substantial impact on preventing tooth decay.
A team of researchers led by David Furbish from Vanderbilt University is studying the erosion of Locke Island, which has been alarmingly eroding away since the 1970s. The island's difficulties began when the east bank of the river adjacent to it collapsed, causing a landslide that pinched down the channel flowing around the island.
A unique orangutan rescue project in Bukit Tigapuluh is at risk due to selective logging concessions by Asia Pulp & Paper/Sinar Mas Group. The project has been deemed critical for tiger conservation, with over 30 tigers and 150 elephants calling the forest home.
Research by USDA scientists found that winter canola can be used to control weeds, supplement animal feed and produce biodiesel. This has encouraged wheat farmers in Okanogan County to diversify their market options and align with USDA's priority of developing new sources of bioenergy.
Archaeologists are studying the production of large quantities of decorated ceramic vessels by the prehistoric Hohokam people without a managerial elite hierarchy. The researchers aim to understand how a egalitarian society achieved mass-production techniques.
The program aims to educate future tribal leaders on energy resource development and environmental evaluations, focusing on wind and solar energy. Students work on research projects analyzing potential impacts and economic opportunities, creating jobs and revenue for tribal communities.
A study found that community interventions and in-home visits can slow excess weight gain in American Indian children, increasing breastfeeding rates to 74% and reducing sugar-sweetened beverage consumption. The interventions also boosted confidence levels for families to drink more water and limit sugary drinks.
A new study published in Psychological Science suggests that the brain's ability to understand shapes is innate and develops without exposure to modern geometric objects. African tribal people and Western college students both showed greater sensitivity to non-accidental properties of objects, indicating a universal sense of geometry.
A new study suggests that high mortality rates in small-bodied people may be linked to their small stature. Researchers found that populations with high mortality rates experienced a decrease in height over time, while those with lower mortality rates remained stable.
Research found similar inflammatory cell distribution among asymptomatic tribals and duodenal ulcer patients, with increased cellular response but lower atrophy risk in tribal groups. The study suggests host factors may provide immunity to H pylori pathogenic effects.
A follow-up study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev found that none of the 132 women under 30 had scarring from female genital mutilation, indicating a significant decline in its practice among the Bedouin population. Improved healthcare and westernization are believed to be key factors contributing to this shift.
Researchers analyzed the genetic status of six Adi subgroups using microsatellite markers, finding low genetic differentiation among them. The study also reveals a closer relationship between the Adi tribe and neighboring Tibeto-Burman-speaking tribes in India.
A gigantic palm has been discovered in Madagascar with an unusual and spectacular lifecycle, growing up to 18m high and dying after fruiting. Conservation efforts are underway to protect this critically endangered species, with the aim of disseminating it to botanic gardens and growers globally.
A study of the Hadza tribe found that males with lower vocal pitch had more surviving children, suggesting a link between voice pitch and fertility. The researchers believe that women may choose mates with deeper voices because they are perceived as better providers.
Recent studies have shed light on the origins and purpose of pride, a complex emotion linked to achievement-oriented ideas like accomplishment and confidence. People who feel authentic pride tend to score high on extraversion and genuine self-esteem.
A new project delivers mobile digital mammography services to remote reservations, transmitting images via satellite for real-time interpretation. The initiative aims to improve breast cancer screening and care for rural American Indian women, who face high mortality rates.
A University of Calgary archaeologist has proposed a new theory suggesting the First Nations of the Canadian Plains developed complex tribal social structures around 2,500 to 2,000 years ago. This finding contradicts the long-held view that European arrival and horse domestication led to the adoption of large tribes.
This study explores the function of dreams during significant life changes, as reported by indigenous Surinamese and Australian tribes. The research findings suggest that dreams can provide comfort and guidance during difficult decisions and transitions, such as coming to terms with death or spiritual initiation.
Researchers found that genetic diversity of the Mlabri is significantly lower than other agriculture-based hill tribes, indicating a severe population reduction around 500-1000 years ago. This reverts previous assumptions that contemporary hunter-gatherer groups represent pre-agricultural human populations.
Researchers found that adult members of the Pirahã tribe performed accurately with small sets of objects but struggled with larger numbers, indicating that their language lacks precise numerical representation. The study suggests that having the right linguistic resources can carve out one's reality and influence perception.