A Whale of a Tale
Evolution Talk30 Maalis 2015

A Whale of a Tale

Today's episode of Evolution Talk is brought to you by all of those animals out there who exhibit vestigial features (which is pretty much every animal out there). Our DNA contains traces of our past - switches in our genes that have either been shut off or turned over the years while natural selection's fingers hovers over the controls.

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Playing Dead

Playing Dead

If you've ever heard the phrase "play possum", you may know it means to feign death. It's real thing. Possums do it, as do sharks, ants, and a multitude of other animals. It's a defense mechanisms sha...

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Why Teach Evolution?

Why Teach Evolution?

With the start of a new season of episodes, I thought it appropriate to revisit why I created this podcast in the first place with the question - "Why Teach Evolution?" Evolution Talk is also a book! ...

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Summer Break

Summer Break

It's time for a summer break.  There will be some exciting new video content coming up as well.  You can keep up to date on all that is happening at Evolutiontalk.com !   Evolution Talk is also a book...

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Did the Homo Naledi Bury Their Dead?

Did the Homo Naledi Bury Their Dead?

The Homo Naledi have been intriguing scientists since their discovery in 2013, challenging our understanding of early human life. In this episode, we explore the burning question: how did they end up ...

19 Kesä 202312min

Nature's Halloween Party

Nature's Halloween Party

Dive into the mysterious world of Batesian mimicry, where harmless creatures masquerade as dangerous ones to survive. Journey with us from Britain's south coast, where hoverflies fool predators with w...

12 Kesä 202310min

Gene Flow: The Recipe of Life

Gene Flow: The Recipe of Life

When a vibrant caravan of travelers arrives with new foods, traditions, and stories, a sleepy hamlet's culinary landscape is forever altered. We explore how this 'mixing of recipes' changes the DNA me...

5 Kesä 20238min

The Bone Wars

The Bone Wars

Discover "Fossils, Feuds, and Fantastical Creatures: The Cope and Marsh Saga." Journey back to 1863 Berlin, where Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh kickstart a rivalry for the ages. Origin...

29 Touko 202314min

Get 25% off the Evolution Talk Book until June 8!

Get 25% off the Evolution Talk Book until June 8!

You can get 25% off the Evolution Talk book at Amazon!  The discount is good until June 8th.  If you buy one let me know what you think! Have a great week! Rick Link to Evolution Talk book: https://am...

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