Homo Naledi 2020
Quite a few episodes back, I produced a show that looked at a new hominin species discovered in 2013. This history-changing discovery happened when paleoanthropologist Lee Berger, assisted by cavers R...
8 Des 202013min
Evolution Does Not Produce Perfection
Natural selection isn't perfect. It only cares that something works. If it works and is not harmful to its host, then that something is passed on. For show notes and more, please visit https://Evo...
24 Nov 202011min
Is Evolution Random?
There is more than random mutations when it comes to evolution by natural selection. You also have to look at other variables outside of a genetic mutation. Variables such as the environment the organ...
10 Nov 202012min
Series 2 Update
Please join me for a brief update on the show, it's future, and what you can do to help.
3 Nov 20201min
The Second Law of Thermodynamics
Evolution by Natural Selection is a beautiful theory. But as wonderful a theory as it is, it does have its detractors. One argument states that evolution violates the second law of thermodynamics. ...
27 Okt 202011min
The Human Eye
Evolution by natural selection can build complex features through small, incremental changes. But can it build an eye?
28 Jan 20209min
Denisovans
Caves hide many things. Be it shards of glass, arrowheads... or bones. It's to whom these bones might have belonged to which often leads us on a path to great discoveries... and forgotten 'cousins'.
21 Jan 20208min
Survival of the Fittest Part 2
Consider this a 'lost episode' of Evolution Talk. In it I talk with Stephanie Keep of BiteScis.org about the origins and misconceptions around the term 'survival of the fittest'.
15 Jan 202012min
