The Common Descent Podcast

Most modern turtles are pretty good in the water, but only some are truly ocean-dwellers. This episode, we explore the unique and diverse lifestyles and anatomy of modern sea turtles, then we take a t...

24 Maj 2h 27min

A lot of life on Earth happens underground. This episode, we sample the species that have taken to a life of digging in the dirt – and elsewhere – why they do it and what physical adaptations help the...

10 Maj 2h 22min

Leaf it to Us Season 2 is coming! Episode 1 drops on May 7th!   You can find Leaf it to Us on any podcast platform!  Consider supporting Leaf it to Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leafittouspod...

1 Maj 2min

Silver Screen Science is our series where we explore science on the big screen and beyond. This year, we’re taking a tour through cinematic history with Old School Dinosaurs! This episode, we’re wrapp...

30 Apr 1h 12min

Earth is a very flammable world. The combination of heat, oxygen, and burnable plants makes fire a constant feature of our planet. Many modern ecosystems thrive in the presence of fire, and lots of pl...

26 Apr 2h 29min

Silver Screen Science is our series where we explore science on the big screen and beyond. This year, we’re taking a tour through cinematic history with Old School Dinosaurs! This episode, we visit a ...

23 Apr 1h 19min

Silver Screen Science is our series where we explore science on the big screen and beyond. This year, we’re taking a tour through cinematic history with Old School Dinosaurs! This episode, we compile ...

16 Apr 1h 17min

The world is full of food, but in order to make the most of it, living organisms need to be able to break it down and extract the useful nutrients. This episode, we explore the fundamental process of ...

12 Apr 2h 19min