Up in Flames: Air Pollution and Hominin Evolution
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Date
October 1, 2025
Location
Natural History Museum of Utah, Salt Lake City
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As human-driven climate change fuels the spread of wildfires worldwide, it becomes increasingly urgent to ask how our species evolved under the haze of air pollution and what that history can reveal about an increasingly polluted future.
Come and meet biological anthropologist Corrin Laposki and investigate the traces the kinds of smoke and airborne hazards our ancestors encountered across time and place and highlight recent findings showing how modern humans and Neandertals differ in their immune responses to wood smoke exposure.Key Speaker: Corrin Laposki
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Welcome to the Natural History Museum of Utah, where we inspire wonder in science and the natural world. Located on the University of Utah's Research Park campus in the foothills above Salt Lake City, the Museum is a vibrant center for research, education, and exploration. Through world-class exhibitions, we are committed to showcasing the rich natural and cultural history of Utah and the surrounding region to foster a deeper understanding of our planet's past, present, and future. Our public exhibitions are founded on vast scientific collections, which are home to approximately 2 million objects that are carefully preserved for research by the scientists of today and tomorrow. Plan your visit today for the smartest fun you'll ever have.
