Safeguarding Sound Science

Across its nearly 60 year history, Star Trek has explored and expanded the boundaries of biology. Trek science adviser Mohamed Noor and Trek podcaster Benjamin Ahr Harrison talk about life and evolution among the stars.

How can we make sure all students learn the evolutionary biology facts they'll need to understand and succeed? Three science education experts explore the challenges.

Evolution is so much more than a well-tested theory! We explore how it helps us understand and even solve major challenges.

Maybe not, according to Todd Disotell, a biological anthropologist and science communicator from the University of Massachusetts. Among his many research interests, Disotell studies and teaches about disease ecology: how pathogens of every variety get to be so good at making us sick (hint: evolution is deeply involved), and how our bodies fight back. Join host Mat Kaplan for this enlightening, and sometimes sobering, look at those masters of adaptation: pathogens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sex is (nearly) universal! And essential. Its diversity across birds, bees, bonobos and other species is astounding, as we'll hear from our expert guests.