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Well-timed pebbles make big ripples
The Leakey Foundation Leakey Foundation grantee Nina Jablonski is one of the "small but mighty population of people whose careers have been ignited and sustained by Leakey Foundation support, and whose research, in turn, has shed light on previously opaque mysteries of human and primate evolution."
Earliest-known fossil primate discovered in Montana
Journal Article, In the News A new Leakey Foundation-supported study published Feb. 24 in the journal Royal Society Open Science documents the earliest-known fossil evidence of primates. This discovery illustrates the initial radiation of primates 66 million years ago, following the mass extinction that wiped out the dinosaurs and led to the rise of mammals.
What Charles Darwin got right–and wrong about human evolution
Speaker Series, Press Release On Saturday, February 13, The Leakey Foundation is hosting a free online event that will explore how scientific ideas are tested and examine why some of Darwin’s ideas have withstood more than a century of scrutiny, while others have not.
Live this Month: February
The Leakey Foundation, Speaker Series, Lecture, Lunch Break Science Join us for three fascinating live programs this month. Learn about the hominin fossil record and explore what Charles Darwin got right–and wrong about human evolution.
Sleeping by the cycles of the moon
Journal Article For centuries, humans have blamed the moon for our moods, accidents and even natural disasters. New Leakey Foundation-supported research indicates that our planet's celestial companion impacts something else entirely–our sleep.
Introducing Our Fall 2020 Research Grant Recipients
Grants, The Leakey Foundation We are pleased to announce the 31 recipients of our fall 2020 research grants.
Become a Bedrock Donor
Support Us Since our beginning in 1968, our mission has been powered by small, yet meaningful, donations from people who are passionate about scientific research and educational outreach. We invite you to join our growing group of dedicated monthly donors, known as Bedrock Donors
Grantee Spotlight: Laura LaBarge
Grantee Spotlight The fear that predators inspire in their prey is a powerful force that can shape ecosystems and maintain biodiversity. These ecological cascades are often mediated by behavior – for instance, fear can drive where prey species choose to move and forage on the landscape. Yet, some of the most basic questions about this important species interaction are obscured in studies involving primates.
Live this Month: January 2021
Speaker Series, Lecture, Lunch Break Science, Young Professionals Group Join The Leakey Foundation for these January 2021 live programs.
Origin Stories: Exercise
Origin Stories In this episode of Origin Stories, Daniel Lieberman, author of the new book Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do Is Healthy and Rewarding, explains the powerful instincts that cause us to avoid exercise even though we know it’s good for us. This episode will help you think about exercise in a whole new way.
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