Why Care About Hair?
Join evolutionary biologists Tina Lasisi and Liz Tapanes to learn why our hair is the way it is.
Lunch Break Science #18 | Amy Lu
Leakey Foundation grantee Amy Lu discusses the effect of takeovers on gelada health and fitness in this episode of Lunch Break Science.
Lunch Break Science #19 | Yohannes Haile-Selassie
Meet Leakey Foundation grantee Yohannes Haile-Selassie, one of the world’s foremost experts in paleoanthropology, and learn about his work uncovering fossils in Ethiopia in this episode of Lunch Break Science.
Lunch Break Science #20 | Jeremy DeSilva
Jeremy DeSilva discusses the origins of upright walking and Charles Darwin’s contributions to the understanding of human evolution.
A Most Interesting Problem
Join The Leakey Foundation for a free virtual celebration of Darwin’s birthday and the 150th anniversary of the publication of "The Descent of Man." This event brings together seven world-class scholars and science communicators to explore what Darwin got right and what he got wrong about the origin, history, and biological variation of humans.
Lunch Break Science #21 | Dagmawit Getahun
Meet Leakey Foundation Baldwin Fellowship Scholar Dagmawit Getahun and learn about the evolution of gelada monkeys and their ancestors.
The Chimpanzee Within Us
ONE NIGHT ONLY! Anthropologists Alexandra Rosati and Zarin Machanda examine chimpanzee social lives, ecological context, and how they think and solve problems in this virtual lecture. Live April 7th at 4 pm Pacific - 5 pm Mountain - 6 pm Central - 7 pm Eastern only!
Virtual Lecture: Engaging With Public Audiences on Human Evolution
Award-winning scientist and educator Dr. Briana Pobiner discusses the importance of learning and sharing information about our evolution.
Summer Virtual Travel Series: Argentina
OnlineYou're invited to join our virtual “Summer Travel Series” and explore fascinating archaeological and primate research sites with Leakey Foundation scientists as your guides.
Summer Virtual Travel Series: Saudi Arabia
OnlineYou're invited to join our virtual “Summer Travel Series” and explore the prehistory of the Arabian Peninsula with Leakey Foundation grantee Dr. Michael Petraglia as your guide.
Summer Travel Series: Primate Research Tour
You're invited to the final tour of our virtual “Summer Travel Series.” Join us to explore three primate research sites with Leakey Foundation scientists as your guides.
An Evening With Biruté Mary Galdikas
OnlineJoin us for an evening with renowned primatologist Biruté Mary Galdikas, who will share stories from her 50 years of orangutan research.
