The Common Descent Podcast - Episode 18A - Human Evolution Part 1

Episode 18A - Human Evolution Part 1

09/24/17 • 89 min

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This time, by request, we discuss an ancient story so detailed, compelling, and important that we had to split it in two! In part one, we find our own place on the family tree of life, and trace the history and evolutionary innovations of our ancestors and cousins: the early hominins.

In the news: four-flippered swimming; the life of a dodo; weird whale teeth; and the many possible paths of evolution.

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Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00
News: 00:03:30
Main discussion: 00:33:30

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In the news: four-flippered swimming; the life of a dodo; weird whale teeth; and the many possible paths of evolution.

Time markers:
Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00
News: 00:03:30
Main discussion: 00:33:30

Check out our blog for bonus info and pictures:
http://commondescentpodcast.wordpress.com/

The Podcast music is “On the Origin of Species” by Protodome.
More music like this at http://ocremix.org.

Previous Episode

Episode 17 - The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP)

In this episode, David tells tales of his trip to Calgary for this year’s SVP meeting: research presentations; meeting new people; paleo-field trips in Alberta; and more. If you’re into vertebrate paleontology, this is one of the biggest and more exciting events of the year!

In the news: several hundred research projects presented by paleontologists from all over the world, who came together at the end of August for the annual meeting of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology! We mention just a few of these studies.

Time markers:
Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00
Main discussion (with News throughout): 00:04:00

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http://commondescentpodcast.wordpress.com/

The Podcast music is “On the Origin of Species” by Protodome.
More music like this at http://ocremix.org.

Next Episode

Episode 18B - Human Evolution Part 2

In the second part of our exploration of our own evolutionary past, we focus in on one particular recent group of big-brained, bipedal hominins. We explore their incredible diversity, their clever creations, and the origins of a species that we know better than any other.

In the news: Neanderthal plaque; very surprising footprints; our tiny mysterious cousins; and an ancient sugary secret.

Time markers:
Intro & Recap: 00:00:00
Main discussion: 00:03:30
News: 01:03:00

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http://commondescentpodcast.wordpress.com/