Homo Naledi

In 2013 a secret that had been hidden for hundreds of thousands of years in a South African cave was discovered. Bones… many bones. Upon inspection by a team of specialists a picture began to emerge. At the center of it all is a new species of hominin –...

The Evolution of Music

In this episode of Evolution Talk we take a look at some of the theories which have attempted to trace the evolution of music, from Charles Darwin to philosopher Daniel Dennett. Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others...

Math and Maupertuis

Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis was fascinated with the origin and evolution of life. If there was a creator, finding the keys to his work had to involve careful study of the facts and an examination of the natural world with critical eyes. Evolution Talk is also a...

Coevolution

Coevolution often involves an arms race. You have a predator and prey both upping the game. Like a bat and a moth. Each one trying to outdo the other. If the change in one organism is linked to a change in another organism, genetically speaking, then coevolution is...

Why Water?

Without water there would be no life. We are lucky. Extremely lucky that it is here at all. Especially in its liquid form. It doesn’t need to be. In fact, as far as the universe is concerned, water in its liquid form is almost a rarity. Evolution Talk is also a book!...

Misconceptions About Evolution & Natural Selection

In this episode of ‘Evolution Talk’ I am joined by a very special guest – Stephanie Keep from the National Center for Science Education (NCSE). Among her many talents as a writer and educator, Stephanie also loves to correct misconceptions that...