• Why Do We Laugh?

    Public Works 161 Erie Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join cognitive psychologist Greg Bryant and scientist turned comedian Tim Lee for an evening of laughter. Half comedy show and half science talk, this month’s Being Human explores the science behind why we laugh.

    $10 – $15
  • Why Do We Laugh?

    Public Works 161 Erie Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join cognitive psychologist Greg Bryant and scientist turned comedian Tim Lee for an evening of laughter. Half comedy show and half science talk, this month’s Being Human explores the science behind why we laugh.

    $10 – $15
  • Tracking a Killer: The Origin and Evolution of Tuberculosis

    The Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX, United States

    In 2014, Tuberculosis (TB) surpassed HIV as the leading cause of death from infectious disease. Unlike HIV, TB has long been a scourge of humans; however, exactly how long has … Continued

    $18
  • Tracking a Killer: The Origin and Evolution of Tuberculosis

    The Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX, United States

    In 2014, Tuberculosis (TB) surpassed HIV as the leading cause of death from infectious disease. Unlike HIV, TB has long been a scourge of humans; however, exactly how long has … Continued

    $18
  • Speaking of Sex…

    Public Works 161 Erie Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Why do human males often have deep voices? What does the human female voice signal to potential mates? Join us on February 16th for Being Human: Speaking of Sex…. and learn more about where our voices came from.

    $10
  • Speaking of Sex…

    Public Works 161 Erie Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Why do human males often have deep voices? What does the human female voice signal to potential mates? Join us on February 16th for Being Human: Speaking of Sex…. and learn more about where our voices came from.

    $10
  • Being Human: The Primates Who Tell Stories

    Public Works 161 Erie Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join cognitive psychologist Tania Lombrozo for an evening exploring humans’ unique storytelling ability. Learn how these "stories", or explanations, are central to our sense of understanding the world around us and how we exchange ideas.

    $10
  • Being Human: The Primates Who Tell Stories

    Public Works 161 Erie Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join cognitive psychologist Tania Lombrozo for an evening exploring humans’ unique storytelling ability. Learn how these "stories", or explanations, are central to our sense of understanding the world around us and how we exchange ideas.

    $10
  • How “Paleo” is Your Diet?

    American Museum of Natural History 56 West 81st St., New York, NY, United States

    Join molecular anthropologist Christina Warinner as she explores how scientists are reconstructing the ancestral human microbiome to better understand the lives and health of our ancestors and whether the popular “paleo” diet has any relation to real human history.

    Free
  • How “Paleo” is Your Diet?

    American Museum of Natural History 56 West 81st St., New York, NY, United States

    Join molecular anthropologist Christina Warinner as she explores how scientists are reconstructing the ancestral human microbiome to better understand the lives and health of our ancestors and whether the popular “paleo” diet has any relation to real human history.

    Free
  • An Update on the Status of Australopithecus afarensis

    Emory University, Goodrich C. White Hall, Room 208 301 Dowman Dr., Atlanta, GA 30322, United States

    The Emory Anthropology Colloquium Series presents The First Annual American Association for Physical Anthropologists Outreach Lecture. Dr. Zeray Alemseged will discuss recent advances regarding our knowledge of the species Australopithecus afarensis. Based … Continued

    Free
  • An Update on the Status of Australopithecus afarensis

    Emory University, Goodrich C. White Hall, Room 208 301 Dowman Dr., Atlanta, GA 30322, United States

    The Emory Anthropology Colloquium Series presents The First Annual American Association for Physical Anthropologists Outreach Lecture. Dr. Zeray Alemseged will discuss recent advances regarding our knowledge of the species Australopithecus afarensis. Based … Continued

    Free