Nathan H. Lents
@nathanlents.bsky.social
Scientist, Author, Human, Humanist
Research: Genetics, Evolution, Anthro, Forensics
New Book: The Sexual Evolution
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https://linktr.ee/nathanlents
www.TheHumanEvolutionBlog.com
Research: Genetics, Evolution, Anthro, Forensics
New Book: The Sexual Evolution
🏳️🌈🧬🔬🗿🐵
https://linktr.ee/nathanlents
www.TheHumanEvolutionBlog.com
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Nathan H. Lents
@nathanlents.bsky.social
· Apr 10
Thank you to @science.org
for this glowing review of The Sexual Evolution. Gratifying, validating, and thrilling.
Centuries of biology research has taught us that variation and variety are central themes of life. Why?
Because DIVERSITY WINS!
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
for this glowing review of The Sexual Evolution. Gratifying, validating, and thrilling.
Centuries of biology research has taught us that variation and variety are central themes of life. Why?
Because DIVERSITY WINS!
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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New essay from @nathanlents.bsky.social and me in This View of Life prosocial.world -- “Beyond the Binary: The Compounding Complexity of Biological Sex” a mini 🧵
November 18, 2025 at 9:02 PM
New essay from @nathanlents.bsky.social and me in This View of Life prosocial.world -- “Beyond the Binary: The Compounding Complexity of Biological Sex” a mini 🧵
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“I dedicate this to every queer person who has been told they are unnatural. Not only are you natural, you are flawless and beautiful, exactly as you are.”
@nathanlents.bsky.social…can we be best friends? 🥹💚
I’d like to start every book with this fuzzy feeling of being seen
#queersky 🌈 #booksky 📚
@nathanlents.bsky.social…can we be best friends? 🥹💚
I’d like to start every book with this fuzzy feeling of being seen
#queersky 🌈 #booksky 📚
September 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM
“I dedicate this to every queer person who has been told they are unnatural. Not only are you natural, you are flawless and beautiful, exactly as you are.”
@nathanlents.bsky.social…can we be best friends? 🥹💚
I’d like to start every book with this fuzzy feeling of being seen
#queersky 🌈 #booksky 📚
@nathanlents.bsky.social…can we be best friends? 🥹💚
I’d like to start every book with this fuzzy feeling of being seen
#queersky 🌈 #booksky 📚
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When people fight principled battles that they know they may lose, others pay attention, writes Prof. @michaelbrownstein.bsky.social in the New York Times www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/o...
Opinion | The Texas Democrats Won by Losing
www.nytimes.com
August 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
When people fight principled battles that they know they may lose, others pay attention, writes Prof. @michaelbrownstein.bsky.social in the New York Times www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/o...
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"Humans is an engaging book filled with the thoughtful musings of many of the top minds in anthropology, packed with endless insights and ideas," writes our reviewer, Nathan Lents. ncse.ngo/review-human... @columbiaup.bsky.social #BookSky #HumanEvolution #bioanth
[Review] Humans: Perspectives on Our Evolution from World Experts | National Center for Science Education
ncse.ngo
August 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
"Humans is an engaging book filled with the thoughtful musings of many of the top minds in anthropology, packed with endless insights and ideas," writes our reviewer, Nathan Lents. ncse.ngo/review-human... @columbiaup.bsky.social #BookSky #HumanEvolution #bioanth
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Why are some people straight while others are gay or bisexual? What determines our sexual orientation anyway? Today, we’re diving into what we’ve learned about the biological origins of our sexuality from decades of research with @nathanlents.bsky.social. www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/podcast...
Episode 425: What Determines Our Sexual Orientation? - Sex and Psychology
Why are some people straight while others are gay or bisexual? Here's what we’ve learned about the origins of our sexuality from decades of research.
www.sexandpsychology.com
August 22, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Why are some people straight while others are gay or bisexual? What determines our sexual orientation anyway? Today, we’re diving into what we’ve learned about the biological origins of our sexuality from decades of research with @nathanlents.bsky.social. www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/podcast...
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Traditional biology has long ignored nature’s sexual diversity—but evolution tells a far more complex story.
500 Million Years of Evolution Reveal Stunning Diversity in Sex, Gender and Mating
Traditional biology has long ignored nature’s sexual diversity—but evolution tells a far more complex story.
www.scientificamerican.com
August 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Traditional biology has long ignored nature’s sexual diversity—but evolution tells a far more complex story.
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Some argue that humans evolved for monogamy, while other argue that we evolved for non-monogamy. So which is it? @nathanlents.bsky.social, author of the new book The Sexual Evolution, is on the show today to dive into the debate. www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/podcast...
Episode 424: Are Humans Made To Be Monogamous? - Sex and Psychology
Are human beings made for monogamy or non-monogamy? This is a popular subject of debate, so let's dive into what the science says.
www.sexandpsychology.com
August 19, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Some argue that humans evolved for monogamy, while other argue that we evolved for non-monogamy. So which is it? @nathanlents.bsky.social, author of the new book The Sexual Evolution, is on the show today to dive into the debate. www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/podcast...
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Reading The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender, and Mating Shape Modern Relationships by @nathanlents.bsky.social. Fantastic book.
How did Monday get here so fast? Why didn't it get stuck in southbound traffic? Anyway, anyone read anything this weekend they want everyone else to know about?
August 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Reading The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender, and Mating Shape Modern Relationships by @nathanlents.bsky.social. Fantastic book.
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Finding “genetic similarity” of 2 organisms would be easy if DNA was a simple string of nucleotides, but genomes are more complicated.
How Similar Are Human and Chimp Genomes, Really? Quantifying Genetic Difference Isn’t Straightforward🏺🧪
@nathanlents.bsky.social
secularhumanism.org/2025/07/how-...
How Similar Are Human and Chimp Genomes, Really? Quantifying Genetic Difference Isn’t Straightforward🏺🧪
@nathanlents.bsky.social
secularhumanism.org/2025/07/how-...
July 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Finding “genetic similarity” of 2 organisms would be easy if DNA was a simple string of nucleotides, but genomes are more complicated.
How Similar Are Human and Chimp Genomes, Really? Quantifying Genetic Difference Isn’t Straightforward🏺🧪
@nathanlents.bsky.social
secularhumanism.org/2025/07/how-...
How Similar Are Human and Chimp Genomes, Really? Quantifying Genetic Difference Isn’t Straightforward🏺🧪
@nathanlents.bsky.social
secularhumanism.org/2025/07/how-...
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No Ron Lindsay column today. He's working on his Trump Deflection Index, correlating the intensity of Trump's deflection efforts w/use of certain words, such as "Barack HUSSEIN Obama" In the meantime you should read this excellent essay by @nathanlents.bsky.social secularhumanism.org/2025/07/how-...
How Similar Are Human and Chimp Genomes, Really? Quantifying Genetic Difference Isn’t Straightforward | Free Inquiry
The Trump administration seems determined to gut the scientific research establishment in the United States. Despite the fact that vaccines have likely save ...
secularhumanism.org
July 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
No Ron Lindsay column today. He's working on his Trump Deflection Index, correlating the intensity of Trump's deflection efforts w/use of certain words, such as "Barack HUSSEIN Obama" In the meantime you should read this excellent essay by @nathanlents.bsky.social secularhumanism.org/2025/07/how-...
He won a crowded primary, in solidly dem #NYC, against a former governor w/ establishment support. Um, "Blue no matter who?"
Note to my reps: @aoc.bsky.social @tiffanycaban.bsky.social @sengianaris.bsky.social
If leadership wont back #Mamdani, I AM DONE W/ #DEMOCRATS. Who's w/ me?
Note to my reps: @aoc.bsky.social @tiffanycaban.bsky.social @sengianaris.bsky.social
If leadership wont back #Mamdani, I AM DONE W/ #DEMOCRATS. Who's w/ me?
Jeffries not yet ready to endorse Zohran Mamdani
"We don’t really know each other well," the House minority leader said.
www.politico.com
July 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
He won a crowded primary, in solidly dem #NYC, against a former governor w/ establishment support. Um, "Blue no matter who?"
Note to my reps: @aoc.bsky.social @tiffanycaban.bsky.social @sengianaris.bsky.social
If leadership wont back #Mamdani, I AM DONE W/ #DEMOCRATS. Who's w/ me?
Note to my reps: @aoc.bsky.social @tiffanycaban.bsky.social @sengianaris.bsky.social
If leadership wont back #Mamdani, I AM DONE W/ #DEMOCRATS. Who's w/ me?
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Many institutions, programs, and individual scientists are stepping back from supporting the efforts to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion. Doing so is a mistake. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
This is not the time to step back from diversity, equity, and inclusion
Recently, I exchanged views with a prominent Ivy League scientist who was complaining about the minority students and junior faculty applying to his program. He claimed that the university, through di...
www.science.org
July 21, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Many institutions, programs, and individual scientists are stepping back from supporting the efforts to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion. Doing so is a mistake. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
I had mostly moved on from debunking creationist claims, but this latest nonsense from Casey Luskin at the DI is even stupider than usual, so they pulled me back in. Predictably, he also left out contradictory data.
#evolution #creationism #intelligentdesign
secularhumanism.org/2025/07/how-...
#evolution #creationism #intelligentdesign
secularhumanism.org/2025/07/how-...
July 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I had mostly moved on from debunking creationist claims, but this latest nonsense from Casey Luskin at the DI is even stupider than usual, so they pulled me back in. Predictably, he also left out contradictory data.
#evolution #creationism #intelligentdesign
secularhumanism.org/2025/07/how-...
#evolution #creationism #intelligentdesign
secularhumanism.org/2025/07/how-...
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Three fresh examples of the US government shutting down science [with gift links] 🧪 🧵 1/4
July 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Three fresh examples of the US government shutting down science [with gift links] 🧪 🧵 1/4
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A responsible sexual ethic must engage our biological reality as evolved, interconnected beings. *The Sexual Evolution* by @nathanlents.bsky.social challenged my assumptions and sparked more imaginative, science-informed theological reflection. 🧬⚧️♀️♂️📖 #thesexualevolution @marinerbooks.bsky.social
July 12, 2025 at 12:32 AM
A responsible sexual ethic must engage our biological reality as evolved, interconnected beings. *The Sexual Evolution* by @nathanlents.bsky.social challenged my assumptions and sparked more imaginative, science-informed theological reflection. 🧬⚧️♀️♂️📖 #thesexualevolution @marinerbooks.bsky.social
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Delighted to receive my copy of The Sexual Evolution @nathanlents.bsky.social @canongate.co.uk
What a wonderful dedication . . . 🌈📚🐵
#science #nature #evolution #queer #LGBTQ #pride #pridemonth #PrideInSTEM #booksky #skybooks
What a wonderful dedication . . . 🌈📚🐵
#science #nature #evolution #queer #LGBTQ #pride #pridemonth #PrideInSTEM #booksky #skybooks
June 17, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Delighted to receive my copy of The Sexual Evolution @nathanlents.bsky.social @canongate.co.uk
What a wonderful dedication . . . 🌈📚🐵
#science #nature #evolution #queer #LGBTQ #pride #pridemonth #PrideInSTEM #booksky #skybooks
What a wonderful dedication . . . 🌈📚🐵
#science #nature #evolution #queer #LGBTQ #pride #pridemonth #PrideInSTEM #booksky #skybooks
It was lovely to meet you, too! The crowd at #cheltSciFest always has the smartest most interesting people!
And, omg, of my entire evening, your comment was the one that left me truly speechless. I'm still dumbfounded! lol
And, omg, of my entire evening, your comment was the one that left me truly speechless. I'm still dumbfounded! lol
@nathanlents.bsky.social Thanks for the incredible talk at #CheltSciFest. Truly enlightening and really positive. Hopefully we can get people in power to start recognising diversity. It was me that mentioned meeting the couple from Florida talking about your president 😂
June 6, 2025 at 8:24 AM
It was lovely to meet you, too! The crowd at #cheltSciFest always has the smartest most interesting people!
And, omg, of my entire evening, your comment was the one that left me truly speechless. I'm still dumbfounded! lol
And, omg, of my entire evening, your comment was the one that left me truly speechless. I'm still dumbfounded! lol
Thanks so much! Yes, are officially launched and I am on my way to the @cheltenhamfestival.bsky.social Cheltenham Science Festival to celebrate!
🤩 Published in the UK today, The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender, and Mating Shape Modern Relationships, by Nathan H. Lents (@nathanlents.bsky.social).
It looks amazing . . . 🌈📚🐵
#science #nature #evolution #queer #LGBTQ #pride #PrideInSTEM
It looks amazing . . . 🌈📚🐵
#science #nature #evolution #queer #LGBTQ #pride #PrideInSTEM
June 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Thanks so much! Yes, are officially launched and I am on my way to the @cheltenhamfestival.bsky.social Cheltenham Science Festival to celebrate!
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New interview! @nathanlents.bsky.social discusses what human #relationships looked like before #marriage was invented, how animal #sexuality compares to human sexuality, and how we can help human society stop being so uptight. Listen: bit.ly/nathan_lents @harpercollins.bsky.social #Sociology #LGBTQ
June 4, 2025 at 4:47 AM
New interview! @nathanlents.bsky.social discusses what human #relationships looked like before #marriage was invented, how animal #sexuality compares to human sexuality, and how we can help human society stop being so uptight. Listen: bit.ly/nathan_lents @harpercollins.bsky.social #Sociology #LGBTQ
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Happy hardback publication day to these wonders!
LIFE CYCLE OF A MOTH – Rowe Irvin
THE DRY SEASON – @melissafebos.bsky.social
THE SEXUAL EVOLUTION – @nathanlents.bsky.social
THE ACID QUEEN – Susannah Cahalan
THE DEATH OF SHAME – @ambroseparry.bsky.social
buythebook.online/out-today
LIFE CYCLE OF A MOTH – Rowe Irvin
THE DRY SEASON – @melissafebos.bsky.social
THE SEXUAL EVOLUTION – @nathanlents.bsky.social
THE ACID QUEEN – Susannah Cahalan
THE DEATH OF SHAME – @ambroseparry.bsky.social
buythebook.online/out-today
June 5, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Happy hardback publication day to these wonders!
LIFE CYCLE OF A MOTH – Rowe Irvin
THE DRY SEASON – @melissafebos.bsky.social
THE SEXUAL EVOLUTION – @nathanlents.bsky.social
THE ACID QUEEN – Susannah Cahalan
THE DEATH OF SHAME – @ambroseparry.bsky.social
buythebook.online/out-today
LIFE CYCLE OF A MOTH – Rowe Irvin
THE DRY SEASON – @melissafebos.bsky.social
THE SEXUAL EVOLUTION – @nathanlents.bsky.social
THE ACID QUEEN – Susannah Cahalan
THE DEATH OF SHAME – @ambroseparry.bsky.social
buythebook.online/out-today
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This Thursday (May 29) at 6 pm EDT: Sex Is a Spectrum author @anthrofuentes.bsky.social joins the Wagner Free Institute of Science for a discussion w/Mallika Sarma & @nathanlents.bsky.social about the science of sex & gender.
Reserve your spot for free today:
Reserve your spot for free today:
Westbrook Lecture—Beyond the Binaries: The New Science of Sex and Gender
Join us as Mallika Sarma, Agustín Fuentes, and Nathan Lents reveal how sex & gender are not always neatly coupled in humans nor animals.
www.eventbrite.com
May 27, 2025 at 7:25 PM
This Thursday (May 29) at 6 pm EDT: Sex Is a Spectrum author @anthrofuentes.bsky.social joins the Wagner Free Institute of Science for a discussion w/Mallika Sarma & @nathanlents.bsky.social about the science of sex & gender.
Reserve your spot for free today:
Reserve your spot for free today:
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My colleague @nathanlents.bsky.social's book rearranged my thinking about things like monogamy (sexual vs. social), gender (bimodal, not binary), and sexual attraction (nature loves a pansexual!). It's funny and profound and will have you sending screenshots galore to your groupchats!
May 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
My colleague @nathanlents.bsky.social's book rearranged my thinking about things like monogamy (sexual vs. social), gender (bimodal, not binary), and sexual attraction (nature loves a pansexual!). It's funny and profound and will have you sending screenshots galore to your groupchats!
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@nathanlents.bsky.social , author of The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender, and Mating Shape Modern Relationships talks about intolerance even within the gay community, on the podcast Dads and Daddies #podcast #gaypodcast #gay #gaydads #gaydaddy #queerpodcast #lgbtqpodcast
May 26, 2025 at 12:58 PM
@nathanlents.bsky.social , author of The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender, and Mating Shape Modern Relationships talks about intolerance even within the gay community, on the podcast Dads and Daddies #podcast #gaypodcast #gay #gaydads #gaydaddy #queerpodcast #lgbtqpodcast
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@nathanlents.bsky.social , author of The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender, and Mating Shape Modern Relationships talks about why it’s advantageous to not be purely heterosexual, on the podcast Dads and Daddies #podcast #podcastclips #gaypodcast #gay #queerpodcast #lgbtqpodcast
May 25, 2025 at 12:56 PM
@nathanlents.bsky.social , author of The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender, and Mating Shape Modern Relationships talks about why it’s advantageous to not be purely heterosexual, on the podcast Dads and Daddies #podcast #podcastclips #gaypodcast #gay #queerpodcast #lgbtqpodcast
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Brian and Judson are taught that there’s nothing unnatural about non-monogamy by @nathanlents.bsky.social , author of The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender, and Mating Shape Modern Relationships on the podcast Dads and Daddies #gaypodcast #gay #queerpodcast #lgbtqpodcast #enm
May 21, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Brian and Judson are taught that there’s nothing unnatural about non-monogamy by @nathanlents.bsky.social , author of The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender, and Mating Shape Modern Relationships on the podcast Dads and Daddies #gaypodcast #gay #queerpodcast #lgbtqpodcast #enm