Island Laboratories

The wonderful thing about islands is that they continue to provide insights into the processes that shape life on Earth. They remind us of life’s incredible adaptability and the importance of preserving these unique ecosystems. They demonstrate how isolation,...

Symbiosis

Imagine a world where different species live in close partnerships, essential for their survival. Tune in for a journey through millions of years of evolutionary cooperation, proving that in nature, no species is an island. Support the show at...

What Can Educators Do? Only a Theory – Pt 2

Special guest Blake Touchet from the National Center for Science Education joins the show to discuss what teachers and educators can do both in and out of the classroom. Support the NCSE Please consider becoming a show Patron to help keep new episodes coming!...

Only a Theory Revisited – Part 1

Blake Touchet from the National Center for Science Education joins me to discuss the age-old phrase that evolution is “Only a Theory”.   Please consider becoming a show Patron to help keep new episodes coming! Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find...

The Evolution of Venom

From ancient Conodonts to modern-day rattlesnakes, venom has independently evolved in a diverse array of creatures including snakes, spiders, scorpions, and even mammals like the platypus. Discover how venom serves as both a weapon for predation and a defense...