Evolution 101
Evolution 101 is a weekly podcast that attempts to answer listener questions and explain evolutionary concepts in layman's terms.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Episodes
- 34
- Years Active
- 2006 - 2007
133 - The Female Orgasm
An examination of the evolutionary justification for the female sexual response.
Sun 29 Oct 2006
131 - Icons of Evolution
A review of the DVD documentary based on the book, "Icons of Evolution."
Sat 23 Sep 2006
130 - Are There Differences Between Human and Chimp DNA?
Although I've stated that human and chimp genes only differ by 3%, is there any difference more substantial in our DNA?
Sat 09 Sep 2006
129 - Is Evolution Racist?
Those who argue against evolution claim that is is racist, and has been used to justify horrible acts of instutitional racism. Is this supported by the theory?
Sat 26 Aug 2006
128 - What Is Information Theory?
It is often said that evolution is incorrect because it cannot account for information. This week, a good friend of mine explains information theory and why this criticism is misplaced.
Sat 12 Aug 2006
127 - Why Are Humans Naked?
How does evolutionary theory explain the fact that humans don't have hair on their body except for a few weird places?
Sat 05 Aug 2006
126 - Why Do Men Have Nipples?
Men have nipples, and yet they don't use them for lactation. How does evolutionary theory explain this?
Sat 29 Jul 2006
125 - What Is Punctuated Equilibrium?
Critics of evolutionary theory say that this concept represents a fatal controversy. Are they right?
Sat 22 Jul 2006
124 - Miscellanea
This week, I answer several listener questions submitted by email.
Sat 15 Jul 2006
123 - Why Did Homosexuality Evolve?
Is a biological foundation of homosexuality precluded by evolutionary theory?
Sat 08 Jul 2006
122 - What Is The Evidence Against Evolution?
Is there any evidence against evolutionary theory that has been produced by those who deny it?
Sat 01 Jul 2006
121 - How Are Fossils Dated?
A look at the science behind the techinque of radiometric dating. Also, listener email!
Sat 24 Jun 2006
120 - What Are Practical Applications Of Evolution?
Is evolutionary theory just useful for ivory tower scientists, or is it relevant to practical everyday life?
Sat 17 Jun 2006
119 - Who Was The Mitochondrial Eve?
Is the Mitochondrial Eve a scientific fact or just another myth?
Sat 10 Jun 2006
118 - Why Did Sex Evolve?
A look at the function of sex and some of the reasons why it has been favored by evolution.
Sat 03 Jun 2006
117 - What is Irreducible Complexity?
A look at one of the most popular, but unscientific, arguments by a scientist who disagrees with evolutionary theory.
Sat 27 May 2006
116 - How Did Humans Evolve?
An examination of the evolutionary descent of humans since the divergence from chimpanzees.
Sat 20 May 2006
115 - What are Transitional Species?
A look at the concept of transitional species and a few good examples that support evolutionary theory.
Sat 13 May 2006
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