Being Human: Your Brain on Art
The Mona Lisa’s smile has intrigued countless viewers, from art historians to the average tourist walking past it in the Louvre. What is the secret behind this enigma?
The Secret Lives of Female Chimpanzees
Come learn about the fascinating lives of female chimpanzees with Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST) and The Leakey Foundation.
Female apes are often overshadowed by their larger, more boisterous male counterparts. The subtlety of social behavior in female chimpanzees belies a complex set of strategies that allow them to navigate the costs and benefits of group life.
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Being Human: Robert Sapolsky Video
Check out the video from our Being Human event in October 2015 and find a special offer for our next event on July 28th.
A Review: The Primates Who Tell Stories
This week guest blogger Rebecca O'Neill shares her impressions of our March 15th installment of Being Human: The Primates Who Tell Stories featuring Tania Lombrozo.
Why Do We Laugh?
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.