Stories by Dawn Starin

Dawn Starin, an anthropologist, has spent decades doing research, mostly in Africa and Asia. Her articles have appeared in publications as varied as Behaviour, Critical Asian Studies, The Ecologist, Gastronomica, The Humanist, Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, The New York Times, and Philosophy Now.

Policy

The Hidden Figure in Climate Science

John Tyndall is credited with the link between carbon dioxide and climate—but Eunice Newton Foote got there first

August 26, 2019 — Dawn Starin

Behavior

When Leaders Are Bullies

In primate societies, whether human or nonhuman, a leader who's a bloated, self-serving egotist creates mayhem and confusion

January 17, 2019 — Dawn Starin

Conservation

Wild Turkeys: Marvel or Menace?

Which one it is depends entirely on your perspective

August 8, 2016 — Dawn Starin

Environment

California's Wild Turkey Troubles

Some wildlife officials think the turkeys could cause serious damage to the state's ecosystems

March 8, 2016 — Dawn Starin

Is Reintroducing Acorns into the Human Diet a Nutty Idea?

If harvested sustainably and treated to remove bitter tannins, acorns may once again have a more prominent place in the kitchen

May 16, 2014 — Dawn Starin