Institute of Human Origins

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Science and technology

From leadership to influencers: Why people choose to follow others

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Science and technology

ASU student develops solution to common archaeological problem

January 27, 2026

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Health and medicine

New study reveals how bonding hormone shifts across sex and age

December 18, 2025

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Counting down The College’s top stories of 2025

December 12, 2025

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University news

ASU names 4 Regents Professors for 2026

December 03, 2025

Professor Yohannes Haile-Selassie and his crew at one of the picking operations following a hominin discovery at Woranso-Mille. Photo by Dale Omori.

Science and technology

New research by ASU paleoanthropologists: 2 ancient human ancestors were neighbors

November 26, 2025

Holotype skull of the extinct mud terrapin species Pelusios awashi graphic by Brenton Adrian.

Science and technology

Scientists discover new turtle that lived alongside 'Lucy' species

November 21, 2025

A group of chimpanzees in the wild.

Science and technology

Lethal aggression, territorial expansion in wild chimpanzees lead to more births, better infant survival

November 17, 2025

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Health and medicine

Study finds ancient lead exposure shaped evolution of human brain

October 15, 2025

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Science and technology

Scientists discover genetic adaptations can help those living in dry climates

September 18, 2025

Students observing fossils.

Science and technology

PhD student establishes unique lab program for students in Southern Africa

September 17, 2025