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