Richard Stone, a contributing correspondent for Science, discusses the impact of the conflict in Ukraine and the innovative efforts of researchers to support the war effort, including drone modifications and trauma treatments. Melanie Beasley, an anthropology professor at Purdue, reveals surprising insights about Neanderthal diets, suggesting they might have consumed maggots alongside meat. Finally, sociologist Ravi Nandan Singh explores the funeral customs in Banaras, shedding light on cultural practices surrounding death in this unique city.
