Pop culture helped fan the flames of the Scopes ‘monkey trial’ 100 years ago − and ever since
Ask Americans about the Scopes trial, and they might have heard of it as the “trial of the century,” a showdown over teaching human evolution. Less well known are its origins.
Three exciting archaeology events in Chicago
Explore human origins, ancient art, and evolutionary history in Chicago with Australian archaeologist Adam Brumm.
ASU Institute of Human Origins celebrates Lucy with a 50th-anniversary symposium
Lucy is one of the most famous fossils of all time. The discovery of this species had a major impact on the science of human origins and evolution. Why? What was that impact? Arizona State University's Institute of Human Origins is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Lucy's discovery with a symposium on Saturday, April 6, 2024.
Humans and plants go way back
The Leakey Foundation and American Association for Biological Anthropologists' Education Committee are collaborating on outreach at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County on March 20, 2024, from 9:30 am–3 pm as part of the museum's Spring into Nature program, which celebrates plant stories.
Communicating about human evolution
Evolution can be a controversial and sensitive topic in America. According to a 2019 survey from the Pew Research Center, 36% of American adults say they do not accept evolution. How can scientists and educators help shift public understanding and acceptance of human evolution?