Category Archives: evolution
Genetic evolution & the antiquated concept of race
Evolutionary biologist Marcus Feldman uses DNA to understand early human migration out of Africa. In this interview, we learn the utility of language, how and why early humans spread to all continents, and the idea that people still don’t “have … Continue reading
Filed under biology, evolution, genetics, population
Life in the Post Natural World
Curator for the Museum of PostNatural History in Pittsburgh, PA and assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon, Richard (Rich) Pell describes a new way for us to view how humans control the evolutionary path of other organisms – the growing field … Continue reading
Filed under biology, evolution, genetics, population, technology
Our evolving understanding of tropical biodiversity
Human ecologist Bill Durham discusses his career trajectory including his work in the Galapagos Islands, issues surrounding the new field of eco-tourism, and how a mishap with a lawn mower started his life’s work. [Audio clip: view full post to … Continue reading
Filed under biology, conservation, evolution, extinction, genetics
Tropical ecology in the Anthropocene
Tropical evolutionary biologist Rodolfo Dirzo discusses the importance of biological diversity, his connection to the Anthropocene, and his work in Central and South America in one of our most spirited conversations. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download Episode … Continue reading
Filed under biology, conservation, evolution, extinction, geology
