Sep 7 S6.18: An Evolutionary Revolutionary: Alfred Russel Wallace and the discovery of natural selection

Episodes, Evolution, History of genetics

We’re exploring the epic life of Alfred Russel Wallace; adventurer, naturalist and co-discoverer of natural selection. Biologist and author, Jim Costa, recounts the life of this often forgotten founding father of evolution.

Aug 11

Aug 11 S5.16 Hap-pea 200th birthday, Mendel!

Kat Arney

Epigenetics, Episodes, History of genetics, Genetic testing, Developmental genetics

We celebrate the 200th birthday of Gregor Mendel and learn about the latest genetics research that would have blown his mind.

Feb 10

Feb 10 S5.03 On Growth and Form: The extraordinary life and work of D'Arcy Thompson

Kat Arney

Episodes, History of genetics, Evolution

We’re exploring the life and work of D’Arcy Wentworth Thompson - one of the first scientists to bring together the worlds of mathematics and biology in the quest to understand how living things are built.