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How Genetics Interacts with Biological Anthropology
Once the field of genetics was developed, our understanding of biology was completely transformed. How did this specifically impact the field of anthropology? From Mendel's laws to the Human Genome Project, let's learn about how our...
Professor Dave Explains
History of Biological Anthropology (Up to Genetics)
Biological anthropology is all about studying human biology in an evolutionary framework. How did Homo sapiens come to be? Perhaps more importantly, how did this field come to be, and how has it developed over time? Let's take a look at...
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The Very First Cell
The Earth is billions of years old and was once a very hostile place. Eventually, a single cell was formed that evolved and reproduced. What conditions produced this first life on Earth? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points....
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Darwin's Dilemma
The creation, controversy and competition surrounding the publication of Darwin's most iconic work: The Origin of Species. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Darwin, an English scientist, worked on his theory of...
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Charles Darwin
Find out how Charles Darwin changed the world! Life processes - Living things in their environments - Evolution Learning Points Charles Darwin proposed the theory of evolution in his book On the Origin of Species. Darwin developed his...
Wonderscape
Debunking Misconceptions About Neanderthals
Explore the fascinating world of Neanderthals, our closest extinct human relatives, and debunk common misconceptions surrounding their intelligence and behavior. Learn about the origins of the Neanderthal species, their coexistence with...
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Charles Darwin: The Making of a Naturalist
Discover the journey of Charles Darwin from a disinterested medical student to a pioneering naturalist. This video traces Darwin’s early life, his transformative experiences at the University of Edinburgh and Cambridge, and his epic...
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Darwin's Finches: Unraveling the Mysteries of Evolution
Dive into the story of how Charles Darwin's discovery of diverse finch species in the Galápagos led to revolutionary insights into natural selection. From beak variations to adaptation strategies, this video breaks down the key...
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Darwin's Enduring Legacy: Shaping Modern Science
Explore how Charles Darwin's theory of evolution continues to influence various scientific disciplines over two centuries after his birth. This video delves into the positive impacts of Darwinian theory on fields like genetics and...
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Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution
Join us on a journey with Charles Darwin aboard the HMS Beagle, where his groundbreaking observations laid the groundwork for the theory of evolution. Explore the exotic environments of South America and the Galápagos Islands that...
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Modern JavaScript from the Beginning - Second Edition - os Module
The os module provides methods for working with the operating system. In this video, we will explore the different methods available in the os module and how to use them to retrieve information about the operating system and the computer...
Professor Dave Explains
Late Modern Philosophy Part 2: The Roots of Analytic Philosophy
We just introduced continental philosophy, so let's take a look at the analytic tradition that arose around the same time, as the modern era was drawing to a close. Of the two schools, this was the one more concerned with philosophy of...
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How Evolution Works
The theory of evolution by natural selection is the process through which organisms change over time as a result of changes in physical or behavioural traits. These changes will allow an organism to adapt better to its environment and...
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Natural Selection and Charles Darwin's Legacy
Explore the concept of natural selection, a cornerstone of evolutionary biology, through Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work. Learn how Darwin's observations of finches and other species during his voyage on the HMS Beagle led to his...
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National Astronomy Week: Exploring Mars and Inspiring Curiosity
This video highlights Britain's National Astronomy Week, which coincided with the Earth's closest encounter with Mars in 60,000 years. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich organized special events including astronomy sessions, solar...
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World Solar Challenge: Dutch Team Sets New Record in Race Across Australian Desert
The World Solar Challenge is a race across the Australian desert, testing the endurance and technology of solar-powered cars. In this year's race, the Dutch team Nuna 2 broke their own record, completing the 3010 kilometer journey in...
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GCSE Biology - Variation and Evolution #68
Explore all the terms around evolution, including 'natural selection', 'variation', and 'survival of the fittest'. And see how Darwins came up with the theory of evolution despite not even knowing what DNA or mutation were.
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High Five Facts - Galapagos Islands
This video explores five fun facts about Galapagos islands.
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I WONDER - Why Were The Galapagos Islands Important To Charles Darwin?
This video is answering the question of why were the Galapagos islands important to Charles Darwin.
The Guardian
Darwin's lost microscope: the auction of a history-making 'box of brass'
The first microscope used by Charles Darwin was up for auction at Christie's this week, and this video tells the story of its discovery and importance. This intricate and rather beautiful 'box of brass’ contains the microscope used by...
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Historical Relevance
Princeton historian of science Michael Gordin describes a set of attitudes that most practicing scientists have towards historians, philosophers and sociologists of science, and outlines ways in which appreciating the past might help...
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Vital Variability
Lisa Feldman Barrett, Northeastern University, describes how the field of psychology has historically been beset by essentialism - the notion that there are essential features or characteristics that define a psychological category - and...
Neuro Transmissions
Evolutionary psychology is mostly garbage.
Did our psyches evolve? Are human behaviors and thoughts subject to natural selection? If you ask an evolutionary psychologist, they would say yes, nearly every human action has a biological explanation. And yet, many take issue with...