Some Implications of Evolution with Bryce M. Hand
2020-02-03 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | North Syracuse Public Library, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse, NY, United States
It’s time once again for our Darwin Day celebration! Please join us for a talk by Bryce Hand, Professor Emeritus of Geology at SU and CNY Skeptic, called Some Implications of Evolution. Bryce is always a fascinating speaker, and evolution is always a fascinating topic!
And since this is in part a birthday party for Charles Darwin, there will be, naturally, cupcakes.
Please join us. All are welcome!

"ADOPT A TREE!" - "Adottiamo un albero!"
2020-02-05 10:00 - 2020-03-13 22:00 | IC Ivrea 2, Ivrea, Torino, 10015, Italy
“Adopt” a tree is the title that the Ivrea 2 Comprehensive Institute has chosen to celebrate the Darwin Day 2020 event. The photographs of the trees that the students of the institute will be published in the period 12/02 – 13/03/2020 have decided to adopt.

Central Colorado Celebrates Darwin Day 2020!
2020-02-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Buena Vista Community Center, 715 E Main St, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
We’ll watch a one-hour DVD titled “Where Did We Come From?”, narrated by Neil DeGrasse Tyson. This PBS-produced NOVA episode starts at the beginning, examining the birth of our solar system. We will meet a chemist who has developed a new recipe for creating the building blocks of life, and see how the head louse offers clues about our own evolution. One truth about evolution: it is never standing still, and neither are our scientific investigations into the process. Join us to reflect on the intellectual bravery and scientific thinking of Charles Darwin…and have some birthday cake!

International Darwin Day 2020
2020-02-09 11:00 | Slovenian Museum of Natural History, Muzejska ulica 1, 1000 Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
To celebrate the International Darwin Day, the Biological Society of Slovenia (http://dbs.biologija.org/) is organising a central event on February 9, 2020, at the Slovenian Museum of Natural History, where a lecture entitled The Origin of Biodiversity Through Adaptive Radiation is going to be held by Doc. Dr. Cene Fišer. On this occasion, Doc. Dr. Fišer will address the Slovene public with an epistle on International Darwin Day.
The recording of the lecture and the epistle will be freely available online to all educational institutions and the public on http://videolectures.net as early as February 12, 2020.

"ADOPT A TREE!" - "ADOTTIAMO UN ALBERO"
2020-02-10 10:00 - 2020-03-13 22:00 | IC Ivrea 2, Ivrea, Torino, 10015, Italy
“Adopt a tree” is the title chosen for the 2020 Darwin day by the Istituto Comprensivo di Ivrea 2. The trees chosen by the students of the Institute will be photographed and published starting from February 12.

2020 Darwin Day Special Nights : This View of Science
2020-02-10 19:00 - 2020-02-12 21:30 | Darwin Room, 5-31-8 Daizawa, Setagaya-ku , Tokyo, Tokyo, 1550032, Japan
2020 Darwin Day Special Nights
This View of Science
10, 11, 12 February 2020
On February 12 in 1809, Charles Robert Darwin was born in Shrewsbury, England,. On the Origins of Species published by Darwin in 1859 changed the world literally overnight and the impact has continued even now. Darwin’s birth day 12 February is the International Darwin Day. Special events are held to celebrate his achievement and to promote the sense of wonder around the world.
Darwin conclueded On The Origin of Species with “this view of life.” The main theme of this year’s Darwin Day event at the Liberal Arts Lab Darwin Room is “This View of Science” It consists of three nights Darwin Discourse from 10 to 12 February. The host of the talk events will be Masataka Watanabe who is a leading Darwin researcher and science writer in Japan.
☆Special Talk Events
The First Night: 10 February 19:30～21:30
The Delight of Science Essay
Hazuki Saisyou + Masataka Watanabe
Science essays are one of the genres that talk about science. In Japan, there are traditions beginning with Torahiko Terada and Ukichiro Nakatani, but the origin might be sought in the classic diary literatures as The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon that refer to the changing seasons. Tonight we will talk about the delight of science essays.
The Second Night: 11 February 18:00 ~ 20:00
How to enjoy evolution from Steve Gould
Makio Mukai+Masataka Watanabe
Stephen Jay Gould, the author of the classic popular science book Wonderful Life, was a prominent evolutionary biologist and science essay expert. His themes include not only science, but also pop topics such as Mickey Mouse, Hershey’s Choco Bar, and Major League Baseball. Dr. Mukai who is a great Gould fan and also known as Major League enthusiast will talk about how to enjoy evolution from Gould.
The Third Night: 12 February 19:30～21:30
Futoshiki Ueki+Masataka Watanabe
The Super Darwin Prize as You Like
The Darwin Awards is a black joke and parody of the theory of natural selection. Regardless of it, we will select our own Super Darwin Prize that is bestowed on the funny trials of science with a science writer Futoshiki Ueki, the author of Our Sorrow Super Weapons.
Organized by Darwin Room
Co‒organized by Japanese Association for Science Communication (JASC)
Host and Guests
Masataka Watanabe
Professor Masataka Watanabe is an evolutionary Biologist by education and a science writer by trade and the president of JASC. He is an author of six books and a co‒author of three books about history of science and evolutionary biology. He also translated over 50 English popular science books into Japanese including almost all books written by Stephen Jay Gould and On The Origin of Species.
Hazuki Saisyou
Ms. Hazuki Saisyou is a nonfiction writer. Her work covers from the relation between science and human, sports, to mental health. She has won a lot of literary awards.
Makio Mukai
Dr. Makio Mukai worked at Keio University Hospital as a senior pathologist more than 30 years. He loves Major League Baseball, S.J.Gould and his wife who is the first woman astronaut in Japan. He is also a bestselling author of a collection of essays.
Futoshiki Ueki
Mr. Futishiki Ueki is a science writer with a reputation for humor. His latest book Our Sorrow Super Weapons digs up a lot of funny ideas for super weapons.

Darwin Day 2020: venha celebrar o dia
2020-02-12 09:00 | UFU – Universidade Federal de Uberlandia, Av. João Naves de Ávila, 2121, Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, 38400902, Brazil
We are inviting people to celebrate the birthday of Charles Darwin and to discuss evolution and the risk of creationism in Brazil today. Science is under threat today in Brazil and we need to hold hands against pseudoscience and mysticism.

Darwin Day 2020 at the University of Oslo
2020-02-12 10:15 - 15:00 | Vilhems Bjerknes’ hus, UiO, Blindern, Moltke Moes vei 35, Oslo, Oslo, 0851, Norway
Sequencing life – for the future of life! This year’s Darwin Day event covers a moonshot for biology: Resolving all genomes on earth within a decade! Speakers: Kerstin Lindblad-Toh, Guojie Zhang, Maren Wellenreuther, and Tom Gilbert.

Happy Darwin Day!
2020-02-12 11:00 - 17:00 | The Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR, 97403, United States
Join us in celebrating Charles Darwin’s birthday and his legacy of intellectual courage. Enjoy a science-focused Walk & Talk through our exhibits plus birthday cupcakes—all included with regular admission. Talks begin at noon, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m. Purchase an individual or family museum membership on Darwin Day and get 20 percent off!
Included with regular admission; free for MNCH members and UO ID card holders. Show your Oregon Trail or other EBT card for an admission discount.

Darwin Day Morgantown 2020
2020-02-12 11:30 - 13:30 | 123 Pleasant St., 123 Pleasant St., Morgantown, WV, 26505, United States
A Celebration of Science and Reason will be held from 11:30am to 1:30pm at 123 Pleasant St. , Morgantown , WV , on Feb 12 ,2020.
A « Free Lunch » will be provided to the first 40 to reserve or arrive early – generously provided by a grant from the American Humanists Association ; Professor Richard Smosna will be the keynote speaker whose presentation will be « Pitfalls of Science »

ARCHAEA AND THE TREE OF LIFE
2020-02-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Sala Charles Darwin, Aulari Interfacultatiu, Campus de Burjassot (Universitat de València), Av. Vicent Andrés Estellés, Burjassot, 46100, Spain
Lecture by SIMONETTA GRIBALDO (Institut Pasteur, Paris) with the support of Institut d’Estudis Catalans IEC and Institut Français/Ambassade de France en Espagne.

Darwin Day at SFA
2020-02-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Kennedy Auditorium, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX, 75962, United States
Free public presentation: Seminar by Dr. Scott Egan (Rice University) entitled “Natural selection promotes the ‘Origin of Species’ among populations of herbivorous insects.”

Celebrate Darwin Day with “Darwin’s Apostles” Authors
2020-02-12 18:00 - 20:30 | American Humanist Association, 1821 Jefferson Place, NW, Washington, DC, 20036, United States
The politicization of science is nothing new for evolutionary biologists. Discover how Darwin’s apostles, those who carried the torch of evolutionary biology, launched a campaign for truth that, despite powerful opposition, largely succeeded. Find out what they did, where they succeeded, where they failed, and what we can learn from them.
Doors open at 5:30pm. Event will include a talk by each author and time for them to sign books. Light refreshments will be available.
Darwin as Apical Freethought Ancestor
David Orenstein, Professor of Anthropology at Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York
Darwin’s work in biology supported the work of scientists, freethinkers, and social activists in the United States and Europe. Building on such work has led us to the global pursuit of a humane understanding of our world. We stand on the shoulders of humanist giants who, in turn, stood on Darwin’s seminal works to inform their ideas and activism.
What Today’s fighters against Fake News Can Learn from Darwin’s Apostles
Dr. Abby Hafer, Senior Lecturer in Biology at Curry College in Milton
Battling falsehoods pretending to be facts, absurd counter-narratives, and the politicization of science is nothing new for evolutionary biologists. In our current battle against fake news, there is much that these brave scientists can teach us.
Speakers
Dr. David Orenstein is a full professor of anthropology at CUNY – Medgar Evers College. He is an international speaker on science education, evolution acceptance, and human rights. Dr. Orenstein is also the American Humanist Association’s representative to the United Nations. Early training as a primatologist has lead to a lifetime of humanist activism and concern for our understanding of the cosmos, the Earth and our shared humanity.
Dr. Abby Hafer is a biologist, educator, writer, public speaker, and professional debunker. She has a doctorate in zoology from Oxford University and teaches human anatomy and physiology at Curry College. Her written works include the books The Not-So-Intelligent Designer, and Darwin’s Apostles; numerous book chapters, and articles. She debunks both the gender binary and Creationism/Intelligent Design using humor and bullet-proof science. Dr. Hafer is also the co-author of Bill H.471, a bill in the Massachusetts legislature which requires that all science taught in public schools be based on peer-reviewed science. She hopes that someday, reality-based public science education will be thus protected all over the country.

Darwin Day Party | Humanists & Freethinkers of New Bern
2020-02-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Queen’s Point, 742 E. Front Street, New Bern, NC, United States
It’s February and time to celebrate Darwin Day! We will gather at 6 pm on Wednesday, February 12, which is Darwin’s birthday. This annual event is a party and a T-shirt contest. Wear a T-shirt honoring Charlie, evolution or science or one that expresses your humanism or your passion or whatever really matters to you as a humanist and freethinker. If you don’t have just the right T-shirt for this occasion, create your own. Starting at around 7:30pm, we will begin the T-shirt contest. Each person will have the opportunity to show off their T-shirt with an explanation, if needed, and all will vote for their favorite T-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. It’s always been a fabulous gathering, so please join us. New members and visitors are most welcome and everyone is encouraged to bring a guest. Please bring an hors d’oeuvre or bottle of wine to share. There’ll be cake and ice cream after the T-shirt contest. After all, it is a birthday party!
Please RSVP and find more information on MeetUp here.

Eppure Darwin non sapeva
2020-02-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Ex Tipografia Savio, Via Torricella, Pordenone PN, Pordenone, 33170, Italy
Conferenza di Elisa Corteggiani, biologa

Bar de Ciències: La dansa de l'evolució i la biodiversitat
2020-02-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Octubre CCC, Sant Ferran 12, Valencia, Valencia, 46001, Spain
Amb motiu de la publicació del monogràfic de la revista Mètode“Formes infinites: Escenaris evolutius per a desxifrar la biodiversitat”. Amb PAU CARAZO i RAQUEL ORTELLS (Institut Cavanilles de Biodiversitat i Biologia Evolutiva, UVEG). Modera: REIS JUAN, periodista.

Darwin Day: The Plausibility of Life
2020-02-12 19:00 - 21:30 | MIT 2-190, 182 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, 02142, United States
“but the old saying of ‘Vox populi, vox Dei’, as every philosopher knows, cannot be trusted in science”
— Charles Darwin, Origin of Species
In celebration of Charles Darwin Day 2020, the Secular Society of MIT presents a special talk by Harvard University cell biologist Marc W Kirschner. Dr Kirschner is known for major discoveries in cell and developmental biology, and for co-authoring “The Plausibility of Life: Resolving Darwin’s Dilemma”, a seminal book presenting the scientific case for how living organisms on Earth developed with such astounding variety and complexity. He will discuss his solutions to this puzzle, reflect on the book’s relevance 15 years on, and respond to criticism of his ideas by intelligent design advocates.
WHEN: Wednesday, FEB/12, 7pm
WHERE: 2-190 (1st Floor, 182 Memorial Drive, https://whereis.mit.edu/?go=2)
Free entry. Darwin’s birthday party with cake, beverages, and themed games follows talk.
The event will be photographed and recorded.
Facebook Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/459452284933486/
MIT calendar link: http://calendar.mit.edu/event/ssomit_darwin_day_2020
Funded by the MIT Association for Students Activities and the Greater Boston Humanists
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Chicago Humanists | Darwin Day Fundraising Dinner 2020
2020-02-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Davanti Enoteca, 1359 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
International Darwin Day inspires people throughout the globe to reflect and act on the principles of intellectual bravery, perpetual curiosity, scientific thinking, and hunger for truth as embodied in Charles Darwin. It is a day of celebration, activism, and international cooperation for the advancement of science, education, and human well-being.
The Chicago Darwin Day Fundraising Dinner is a new tradition hosted by the Chicago Humanists. Join us for delicious food, good conversations, and fun auctions to raise funds for the Humanist cause in Chicago.
The dinner price includes an Italian family-style dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Beverages are charged per consumption. The dinner will be held at Enoteca Davanti in Little Italy.
Register now!

Volti in byte
2020-02-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Palazzo Toffoli, Via Giuseppe Verdi, 22, Montereale Valcellina, Pordenone, 33086, Italy
La ricostruzione facciale dall’archeologia forense all’antropologia evoluzionistica
Conferenza dell’archeologo Luca Bezzi di Arc Team

Open Archaeology
2020-02-14 20:30 - 22:00 | Polo Tecnologico, Via Roveredo, 20/b, Pordenone PN, Pordenone, 33170, Italy
Software, hardware e dati aperti per una conoscenza accessibile
Conferenza dell’archeologo Luca Bezzi di Arc Team

Luncheon and Lecture: The Story of Cosmic Evolution
2020-02-16 12:15 - 14:30 | Unitarian Universalist Center, 1187 Franklin St (at Geary), San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States
What Were the Atoms in Your Body Doing 8 Billion Years Ago: The Story of Cosmic Evolution
Although few people ever think about it, the atoms that make up your body are “on loan” to you from the Earth’s “atom collection.” Thanks to modern astronomy, we now know the history of these atoms even before they were part of the Earth. In this talk, Dr. Andrew Fraknoi examines the history of the cosmos, and how it evolved from the heat of the Big Bang to conditions that make astronomy fans possible. We focus on the role of exploding stars, which create new elements and recycle them so that to be available to future generations of stars, planets, and life-forms.
Andrew Fraknoi retired in 2017 as the Chair of the Astronomy Department at Foothill College, and now teaches astronomy courses for retired people at the Fromm Institute at the University of San Francisco and the OLLI Program at San Francisco State. He served as the Executive Director of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific for 14 years. Fraknoi was the California Professor of the Year in 2007. He is the lead author on a free, college astronomy textbook published by the non-profit OpenStax project at Rice University, as part of a national project to reduce the costs of college. He has also written two children’s books on astronomy. The International Astronomical Union has named Asteroid 4859 Asteroid Fraknoi to honor his contributions to the public understanding of science.
The luncheon will start at 12:15 in the Thomas Starr King Room. We will have vegan and vegetarian options. The luncheon is $15.00 for each adult and $5.00 for each child under 18. If you do not wish to attend the luncheon, you are still welcome to attend the free lecture which starts at 1:00.

Darwin Day Luncheon and Lecture
2020-02-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Unitarian Universalist Center, 1187 Franklin St (at Geary), San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States
What Were the Atoms in Your Body Doing 8 Billion Years Ago: The Story of Cosmic Evolution
Although few people ever think about it, the atoms that make up your body are “on loan” to you from the Earth’s “atom collection.” Thanks to modern astronomy, we now know the history of these atoms even before they were part of the Earth. In this talk, Dr. Andrew Fraknoi examines the history of the cosmos, and how it evolved from the heat of the Big Bang to conditions that make astronomy fans possible. We focus on the role of exploding stars, which create new elements and recycle them so that to be available to future generations of stars, planets, and life-forms.
Andrew Fraknoi retired in 2017 as the Chair of the Astronomy Department at Foothill College. He served as the Executive Director of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific for 14 years. Fraknoi was the California Professor of the Year in 2007.
There will be a luncheon before the lecture at 12:00. The luncheon is $15.00 for each adult and $5.00 for each child under 18. The lecture is free and you can attend without paying for the luncheon.
February 16
Darwin Day Luncheon and Lecture
What Were the Atoms in Your Body Doing 8 Billion Years Ago: The Story of Cosmic Evolution
Although few people ever think about it, the atoms that make up your body are “on loan” to you from the Earth’s “atom collection.” Thanks to modern astronomy, we now know the history of these atoms even before they were part of the Earth. In this talk, Dr. Andrew Fraknoi examines the history of the cosmos, and how it evolved from the heat of the Big Bang to conditions that make astronomy fans possible. We focus on the role of exploding stars, which create new elements and recycle them so that to be available to future generations of stars, planets, and life-forms.
Andrew Fraknoi retired in 2017 as the Chair of the Astronomy Department at Foothill College. He served as the Executive Director of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific for 14 years. Fraknoi was the California Professor of the Year in 2007.
There will be a luncheon before the lecture at 12:00. The luncheon is $15.00 for each adult and $5.00 for each child under 18. The lecture is free and you can attend without paying for the luncheon.

Darwin interstellare
2020-02-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Ex Tipografia Savio, Via Torricella, Pordenone PN, Pordenone, 33170, Italy
Vite ed evoluzioni fuori dal mondo
Conferenza dell’astronomo Roberto Ragazzoni, direttore di INAF – Osservatorio astronomico di Padova

Primati informatici
2020-02-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Saletta incontri Ex Convento di San Francesco, Via San Francesco, Pordenone PN, Pordenone, 33170, Italy
Primati informatici. Tecnologie di rete e umanità aumentata
Conferenza di Mario Pireddu, professore associato presso l’Università della Tuscia di Viterbo.

Darwin Day 2020: The 5th Annual Darwin Day @ BSU
2020-02-28 | DMF Building at Bridgewater State University, 24 Park Ave., Bridgewater, MA, 02325, United States
Throughout the day (8:00 am – 4:00 pm), BSU Biology students will be staffing information booths and natural history displays in Dana Mohler-Faria Science and Mathematics Center (DMF) atrium, and research posters on ecology and evolution research by BSU undergraduates will be on display in the DMF 2nd floor Park Ave. hallway.
In addition, there are three public lectures throughout the day:
8:00 – 9:45 AM Lecture and Q&A with Dr. Caitlin Fisher-Reid – DMF Auditorium 120
Title: “Darwinian Medicine: Evolution’s Impact on Our Health”
10:00 – 11:45 AM Lecture and Q&A with Ms. Maria Armour – DMF Auditorium 120
Topic: “Functional Morphology: Historically Valuable, but What Scientific Value Does It Hold Today?”
7:00 – 8:30 PM: Keynote Lecture and Q&A with Dr. Patty Brennan on defending basic science – DMF Auditorium 120
“Time to step up! Defending “oddball” science”
Despite general agreement on the importance of science as a whole, public trust in science is eroding and political attacks on science continue. Many attacks are directed towards research that seems strange and not geared towards solving particular societal problems, what we might call “oddball” science. These attacks reflect a deep lack of understanding and support for basic science that has devastating consequences to innovation. Dr. Brennan will discuss the experience of having her basic research on duck genitalia being attacked for political gain, and what she learned about science misperceptions in society. She will offer many examples that highlight why we need to support more basic science, and how we can all participate in this process.

Darwin Day Celebration: Virtual Museum World Tour
2022-02-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom, Syracuse, NY, United States
To celebrate the birthday of Charles Darwin, join us for a fun and entertaining virtual world tour of science and natural history museums.

Sacramento Darwin Day
2022-02-06 14:30 - 16:30 | Online
Sacramento Darwin Day
Sunday, February 6, 2022, 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Concussion & Cognition: An Evolutionary Approach
Presenting the 25th fabulous year of the Darwin Day Birthday Gala, Sacramento’s coolest, most singular, most go-to event of science and humanity, brought to you by area science advocates, civic groups and nerds on too much coffee. An online event, marking Charles Darwin’s 213rd birthday. Open to all. But registration is required.
Darwin Day is a science-rush like no other, a celebration of scientific inquiry honoring of the life and work of the great Charles Darwin (b. 12 February 1809), sponsored worldwide by community and educational groups. We support it and commend it to all our friends in the Sacramento community of reason. Because science! And what’s science but reason in the trenches?
The 2022 program will begin at 2:30 o’clock post meridiem on Feb 6. This year you can attend by video from the cozy comfort and lockdown safety of your home. The key speaker will be Dr. Eric A. Nauman, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Basic Medical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, at the University of Cincinnatti, Purdue. His talk will focus on human cell and tissue mechanics, with a focus on concussive injury from a human evolutionary perspective. The event will also include entertainment.
For the safety of all, attendance will be via online Video. No special software needed to attend, just go to the link before the program starts, enter your name & email address, and enjoy.
How to register:
Fee is a mere $10, or $5 for students with student ID. No special software required, the convenient Videoconference link will come to you by email. Register here:
https://paybee.io/quickpay.html?handle=sacdarwinday#optionList
For more general details on this event, see https://www.sacdarwinday.org/
Or see the beautiful event flyer at https://www.sacdarwinday.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Darwin-Day-Flier-2022.pdf

Finally, to support Sacramento Darwin Day (i.e., donate, so next year’s event can be even better), go to the Paybee link above, and toss Darwin Day some loose change. You can afford it.
Location: An online Videoconference – see link above.
Contact: Pat Desmond, ph. 530-598-6080, or email “patdesmond8 (at) gmail (dot) com”
Almost cheap as free, and extra donations cheerfully accepted. Support science in Sacramento!

“Extreme Weapons: A Natural History”
2022-02-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Dr. Doug Emlen
Monday, February 7, 2022
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Webinar Link
Doug Emlen, Ph.D., Montana Regents Professor of Biology at the University of Montana, is an evolutionary biologist, acclaimed author, and expert in animal weaponry. His book “Animal Weapons: The Evolution of Battle” won the Phi Beta Kappa science book of the year award in 2015, and his textbook “Evolution: Making Sense of Life” (co-authored with award-winning journalist and previous UAB Darwin Day guest speaker Carl Zimmer) is presently adopted by more than 250 universities and colleges. His research has been featured in The New York Times, National Public Radio’s Fresh Air and Science Friday, and YouTube’s SciShow, and he recently starred in documentaries about his work on BBC (Nature’s Wildest Weapons) and NOVA (Extreme Animal Weapons).
In this lecture, Dr. Emlen will discuss the science behind the stunning, extreme weapons we see in the animal world–teeth and horns and claws–and what they can tell us about the way humans develop and use arms and other weapons.
This virtual event is open to the public.

Darwin Days Virtual Presentation - Incredible Insects - Ants, Plants, and Bacteria: Symbiosis as a Driver of Evolution
2022-02-08 18:00 - 19:30 | NJ
Ants engage in symbiotic relationships with a diversity of species. In this virtual presentation Dr. Moreau will share some of her research using a myriad of tools to study the important interactions ants have with plants and bacteria.
Dr. Corrie Moreau is a professor, and Curator of the Insect Collection in the Department of Entomology at Cornell University.
This year on February 6 – 12, the Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) and its Museum of the Earth will hold events for “Darwin Days,” the annual celebration of the life and ideas of Charles Darwin. This year, PRI is collaborating with Cornell University’s entomology department to offer virtual and in person events exploring the world of insects.

Love Science? You'll Love the Museum Store
2022-02-09 10:00 - 2022-02-13 17:00 | The Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR, 97403, United States
Charles Darwin’s birthday meets Valentine’s Day during the museum store’s annual Love Science sale! From barware and jewelry to books and toys, we’ve got a science-themed gift for every valentine on your list. Take 10 percent off all non-consignment purchases (20 percent off for museum members and UO faculty and staff) and receive a free tote bag with your purchase of $50 or more. Admission to the museum store is always free.
