Celebrating 150 Years of 'Origin of Species' November 24, 2009

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin's landmark book three leading scientists -- Nobel Laureate and neurobiologist Gerald Edelman, psychologist Paul Ekman, and neuroscience and biological anthropology professor Terrence Deacon -- will discuss the importance of Darwin's theory of evolution and how his observations informed their three very diverse fields of work. Admission is $25. www.nyas.org or 347-369-4234 for more.

New York Academy of Sciences
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