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10.17.12The Evolution of Everyday Thought
Being Human Recent research on how evolution has shaped the mind and its development suggests that this view does not do justice to biological reality...
10.15.12The Roots of Human Aggression
Guest Post, Being Human Humans are more often at peace than at war; we cooperate more than we conflict. In fact, there is mounting evidence that cooperation may be acentral facet in explaining our success as a species.
09.25.12Against Animal Natures: An Anthropologist’s View
Guest Post, Being Human To understand the behavior of nonhuman animals, then, scientists nowadays may look for the expression of stable individual personality traits...
08.19.12Lying
Being Human, Guest Post We like people who don’t lie; we feel they’re trustworthy. But perhaps life is not that simple, not that black and white.
07.17.12Leakey grantees contribute to Chimpanzee
In the News Jarman, age 4 Did you know that grantees of The Leakey Foundation, as well as project sites funded by the Foundation, were part of this summer’s Disneynature documentary Chimpanzee? The lead scientific consultant to the movie, Dr. Christophe Boesch, has been studying wild chimps for 30 years. During Boesch’s early years of research, The Leakey Foundation funded his work in Tai National Forest,… more »
06.24.12Evolution
Being Human Humans often forget that we really are animals and almost all our behavior—even the most civilized and controlled—is rooted in evolution.
06.24.12Emotions
Being Human Why would we have evolved emotional responses? What are emotions really good for?
06.22.12Culture
Being Human Culture is the knowledge, beliefs, behavior, outlook, attitudes, values, goals, traditions, and practices shared by a group of people that cannot be attributed to genetics.
05.14.122012 Spring Grants Report
Grants Scientists are turning to The Leakey Foundation for funding now more than ever. During the most recent grants cycle, Spring 2012, we received a record number of applications (the highest number in 44 years). The competition was stiff, and the funding decisions were even more difficult than usual. Here is a breakdown of some statistics for the cycle: We received 111 grant applications, including 3 applications… more »
12.13.11Dispatches from the Amazon
From the Field, Travel November, Board President Don Dana, along with Leakey Grantees Nick Toth and Kathy Schick ventured into the dense jungle of the Amazon Rainforest in search of the Huaorani tribe. Their quest… to learn about the Huaorani’s method of hunting with blowguns and poison darts, dipped in curare. Though The Leakey Foundation did not have a hand in funding this amazing trip, we thought you’d … more »
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