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Songs to make the forest happy
Journal Article Music is universal in all human cultures, but why? New Leakey Foundation-supported research explores the evolutionary function of music and singing. The study focuses on women from the Mbendjele BaYaka, a hunter-gatherer community in the Republic of the Congo with a strong musical tradition. This research offers intriguing insights into how music fosters social bonding and communication.
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Wild chimpanzees experience menopause
Journal Article Researchers studying the Ngogo community of wild chimpanzees in western Uganda’s Kibale National Park for two decades has published a report in Science showing that females in this population can experience menopause and postreproductive survival.
Human shoulders and elbows first evolved as brakes for climbing apes
Journal Article The rotating shoulders and extending elbows that allow humans to reach for a high shelf or toss a ball with friends may have first evolved as a natural braking system.
Woman the hunter: Women, endurance, and evolution
Lunch Break Science Join Dr. Cara Ocobock on Lunch Break Science to learn how her research challenges traditional human evolution narratives and expands our understanding of women’s physical capabilities and endurance.
Migrant orangutans learn a lot about food by watching the locals
Journal Article New Leakey Foundation-supported research shows how orangutans use observational social learning to find and process new kinds of foods when moving to new areas.
August Events Calendar
Lecture, Lunch Break Science, Young Professionals Group Bring your curiosity and join The Leakey Foundation for two exciting online programs.
Baldwin Fellowships and the Future of Science
Grants, The Leakey Foundation, Baldwin Fellows Building the next generation of young scientists requires a combination of promising individuals, dedicated mentors, scientific opportunities, and strong support. For 45 years, the Baldwin Fellowships funded by The Leakey Foundation have provided that crucial element of support.
Origin Stories: Field School Diaries
Origin Stories This month’s Origin Stories episode takes you inside the world of archaeology students at Boomplaas Cave field school in South Africa.
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