Kevin Hatala

Associate professor of biology at Chatham University, specializing in paleoanthropology and hominin evolution.

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Nov 28, 2024 • 28min

Leaf-based computer chips, and evidence that two early human ancestors coexisted

Kevin Hatala, an associate professor specializing in paleoanthropology at Chatham University, dives into groundbreaking discoveries about early human ancestors. He discusses fossil footprints from the Turkana Basin, revealing that Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei coexisted, shedding light on human evolution. Additionally, there’s an intriguing segment on using cellulose from leaves for sustainable electronics, which could revolutionize circuit board production and significantly reduce electronics' carbon footprint.