Abstract: Michael Hammer discusses the latest discoveries about the origin of our species, including the intriguing possibility of interbreeding between our ancestors and Neanderthals. April 18, 2006

Abstract: Joaquin Ruiz tells the story of how the Earth evolved from its fiery beginnings to the habitable planet we all enjoy. March 21, 2006.

Abstract: Evolutionary insights have been key to understanding the origins of HIV and its devastating impacts on human health. The talk describes how some of the landmark evolutionary discoveries have been used to shed light on the past, present and future of HIV/AIDS. April 25, 2006

Abstract: Dr. Joanna Masel discusses how scientific theories of evolution explain how living things may look as if they were designed, whether humans are still evolving and the differences between science and religion, including a discussion of intelligent design. February 21, 2006.

Abstract: Although the Darwinian explanation for the diversity of life is often characterized as "nature red in tooth and claw," this talk discusses how recent research shows that cooperation, too, plays a fundamental role in evolution. Presented March 28, 2006.