From an evolutionary perspective, modern human bodies are surprisingly unremarkable compared to other species. But what does that really mean? In this SciCafe, Habiba Chirchir, assistant professor of anthropology at The Ohio State University, will explore the evolution of the “gracile,” or “slender-boned”, skeletons that characterize modern humans. Drawing on her research on the relationship between skeletal structure and behavior, Chirchir examines evidence from the human fossil record, contemporary populations, and intriguing comparisons among closely related species, such as wolves versus domesticated dogs, arguing that humans have “domesticated” ourselves––and revealing the profound ways our biology and behavior have evolved. Please email publicprograms@amnh.org to reserve seats in our ASL section.