Vestigial features and atavistic traits are all evidence of our past. They are glimpses into a species distant past. We have nature and evolution by natural selection to thank for it. But natures no

When it comes to personal IDs, we have many. Theres your drivers license, passport, online username, among other human-made forms of proving who you are. Then there are those that nature gave you

Attics arent the only places youll find old secrets from the past, begging to be rediscovered or let out. You have them in you as well. Im not talking about the the type of secrets you keep to your

Ants have mastered the art of cooperation. They have highly organized social structures, caste systems, and with everything they do, they do for the colony. They are in a sense, a superorganism with

Evolution by natural selection is not perfect, nor does it strive to be. It doesn't strive to be anything at all. An adaptation that is beneficial under one set of circumstances may be a detriment u

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

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 Talkis also a book!

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 ! Evolution Talkis also a book! You can find li

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

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