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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.
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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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Your support made a difference in 2020
The Leakey Foundation, Support Us From funding research that helps us understand what it means to be human, to helping young scientists achieve their dreams of pursuing a graduate degree, to protecting endangered primates that stand at the brink of extinction, your support made a world of difference this year.
From the Field: Harmonie Klein, Gabon
From the Field Harmonie Klein studies chimpanzees in the Loango National Park in Gabon. This park is a mosaic of different habitat types ranging from coastal lagoons and mangrove swamps, to forests and open savannah.
Lemurs are the world’s most endangered mammals, but planting trees can help save them
Journal Article Leakey Foundation grantee Andrea Baden studies how human pressures effect Madagascar's endemic lemurs. Her research finds that the ruffed lemur is being disproportionately impacted by human activities. These findings will be key to helping save them.
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