Institute of Human Origins

A female gelada primate stares

Science and technology

Decades of data show age plays an important role in primate reproduction

Paleoartist John Gurche touches up the Lucy hominid skeleton

Science and technology

When art meets science: Bringing Lucy to life

September 25, 2024

An older man points to his elbow while standing near a monument plaque in a barren dirt field

Science and technology

The tiny bone that led to a very big discovery

August 27, 2024

Close up of head and torso of hominid skeleton with an inset showing the full view

Science and technology

'Lucy' and the origins of humans

August 23, 2024

Site PP13B mouth

Science and technology

ASU research site given UNESCO World Heritage designation

August 05, 2024

Buffalo in an open landscape surrounded by mountains.

Science and technology

New study captures 6M years of African mammal fossil history

July 22, 2024

Three stone tools against a black background

Science and technology

ASU study points to origin of cumulative culture in human evolution

June 17, 2024

Side-by-side photos of a chimp in a forest.

Environment and sustainability

ASU primatology, snare removal program supports chimpanzee conservation

June 07, 2024

Robert Boyd speaking at lecture

University news

ASU faculty member elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

April 29, 2024

Portrait of Kaye Reed in an outdoor setting

University news

ASU professor named AAAS Fellow

April 18, 2024

Illustrated image of Laetoli and Lucy with mountains in the background

Science and technology

50 years later, international experts discuss importance of 'Lucy' discovery at ASU symposium

April 15, 2024