Talk: A Natural History of Life on Earth by Andrew Planet
About this Event
When: Saturday, 18 July 2026, 11:00am - 2:00pm
This is an in-person in the flesh event only
Presentation in the Angela Marmot Centre (AMC) followed by a complimentary tour of the Natural History Museum Evolution Garden.
The talk begins by exploring the formation of chemical elements within stars, laying the foundation for planetary formation. It then traces the emergence and evolution of life on Earth, examining how living systems have, in turn, reshaped the planet’s geology. Central to the talk is the evolution of plants and their coevolution with animals, a dynamic interplay that has given rise to complex ecological networks and food chains. The talk concludes by focusing on human ecology, including the modern development of agriculture and agroforestry systems plus how we will take these with us to outer space.
Meet at 10:45 am at the West entrance to the Museum garden at Queen’s Gate Road (Bus No 70 stops here).
Meeting point on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qLWsGxVFoAsSQCXq8
Pictures of the access points can be viewed at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KayW8VeQUn50c83WPwhGglbn5UK36u3-?usp=sharing
Free, but advance booking is required; e-mail Andrew Planet on [email protected] to book.
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