Attraction and Mate Choice in Humans
October 1, 2018
New research on attraction reveals how this multidimensional phenomenon integrates in our mind. … More Attraction and Mate Choice in Humans
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Author: NathanHLents
Dr. Nathan H. Lents is a Professor of Molecular Biology at John Jay College of The City University of New York and author of "Not So Different: Finding Human Nature in Animals," available in May 2016.
My YouTube Channel
September 24, 2018
I have launched a YouTube channel where I will post events, lectures, video essays, and other content that I find interesting. … More My YouTube Channel
The ABCs of Vitamin Deficiency: Why Human Have Such a Needy Diet
September 4, 2018
Humans need a more varied and specific diet than most other animals. The reason why is found in our deep past in Africa. … More The ABCs of Vitamin Deficiency: Why Human Have Such a Needy Diet
Healthcare Access and Stress: The Truth is in the Telomeres
June 11, 2018
A new study of telomeres in Mesoamerican women reveals that poor access to healthcare leads to chronic stress. … More Healthcare Access and Stress: The Truth is in the Telomeres
The Discovery Institute says they “shellacked” me on ‘Human Errors.’ Here I defend my claims.
May 23, 2018
My response to challenges to my claims about external testicles and maxillary sinuses. … More The Discovery Institute says they “shellacked” me on ‘Human Errors.’ Here I defend my claims.
Maybe We haven’t Met Aliens Because They’ve Messed Up Their Planets, too
May 22, 2018
Suddenly, Fermi blurted out, “Where is everybody?” … More Maybe We haven’t Met Aliens Because They’ve Messed Up Their Planets, too
The Inevitability of Cancer and Why It Makes Us Great
May 7, 2018
If you live long enough, you get cancer. But without our mutating, blundering cells, we’d never have made it out of the primordial soup. … More The Inevitability of Cancer and Why It Makes Us Great
A Creationist Response to “Human Errors” (and my rebuttal)
April 23, 2018
Last weekend, the Wall Street Journal published a teaser of my new book Human Errors (available May 1st!), which you can read here. As soon as the article dropped, I began to receive emails about the article, mostly positive, but I also knew from years of blogging about human evolution that not everyone would be … More A Creationist Response to “Human Errors” (and my rebuttal)
The Value of Social Relationships During Aging in Female Rhesus Macaques
April 9, 2018
Rhesus monkeys have an intricate social structure. There is a dominance hierarchy, meaning that not all individuals enjoy the same rank in the group. This also effects the value that individuals gain from each of their relationships. Obviously, having powerful allies is of great value. And to maintain a powerful position requires allies. These are all … More The Value of Social Relationships During Aging in Female Rhesus Macaques
Children and Lying
February 20, 2018
When, how, and why do children lie and what can parents do to help them be truthful? … More Children and Lying
