So I think as a biologist I would like us to focus on this planet and finding solutions to sustaining humanity, to… — Alice Roberts Copy Share Image
You're not tapping into the widest possible pool of talent if you're shutting some people out of particular careers. — Alice Roberts Copy Share Image
Did people's attitudes towards me change after I appeared on TV? Yeah, definitely. During my career I've had some flak - particularly… — Alice Roberts Copy Share Image
Around 4000BC, the Mesolithic, hunter-gatherer way of life here gave way to a more settled, farming existence. Those Neolithic people built wooden… — Alice Roberts Copy Share Image
When I asked what people would change about their bodies on Twitter, the birthing process was an extremely popular response! — Alice Roberts Copy Share Image
People who believe in creationism say that by teaching evolution you are indoctrinating them with science, but I just don't agree with… — Alice Roberts Copy Share Image
Our ape legs make us great generalists - we can walk, run and climb. But when you try to do too many things at… — Alice Roberts Copy Share Image
Pagan Romans started their midwinter celebrations with the feast of Saturnalia on 17 December, ending them with a new year festival, the Kalendae Januariae,… — Alice Roberts Copy Share Image
I'm slightly obsessed with Moomins. They were my specialist subject on BBC's 'Celebrity Mastermind' a few years ago! — Alice Roberts Copy Share Image
I gave up meat when I was 18, and it was an ethical decision. I loved the taste, and went on holiday to Greece,… — Alice Roberts Copy Share Image
As an anthropologist, I believe strongly in our common humanity. We can rise above the tribal divisions that have caused so much anguish and… — Alice Roberts Copy Share Image
If a group of humans began to run regularly, perhaps allowing them to hunt or scavenge more effectively, anatomical changes would follow, especially among… — Alice Roberts Copy Share Image
The real hallmarks of humanity are: curiosity and an amazing ability to cooperate. — Alice Roberts Copy Share Image
I've always loved the seaside and I used to be a fairly keen surfer, but it's a solitary activity so when my husband and… — Alice Roberts Copy Share Image
It's tempting to look back into history with rose-tinted glasses. Most people in the Stone Age didn't live anywhere near as long as we're… — Alice Roberts Copy Share Image
It is so stimulating for young children to hear someone who does science talking about it. It can be so exciting and inspiring. It… — Alice Roberts Copy Share Image
