Evolution 101

Although this doesn't regard evolution, it's another hot scientific topic that I was asked to talk about to the First Baptist Church of Colleyville Faith and Reason class. I thought that the Evolution 101 listeners might be interested in it- a further ethical discussion will be posted later to the Apologia podcast feed.

Although this doesn't regard evolution, it's another hot scientific topic that I was asked to talk about to the First Baptist Church of Colleyville Faith and Reason class. I thought that the Evolution 101 listeners might be interested in it- a further ethical discussion will be posted later to the Apologia podcast feed.

An invited lecture to the Dallas Philosophers' Forum

A presentation to the North Texas Church of Freethought

A presentation to the North Texas Church of Freethought

November 5th, 2006

An examination of the evolutionary justification for the female sexual response.

In which I propose a new format for this podcast.

A review of the DVD documentary based on the book, "Icons of Evolution."

Although I've stated that human and chimp genes only differ by 3%, is there any difference more substantial in our DNA?

Those who argue against evolution claim that is is racist, and has been used to justify horrible acts of instutitional racism. Is this supported by the theory?

It is often said that evolution is incorrect because it cannot account for information. This week, a good friend of mine explains information theory and why this criticism is misplaced.

How does evolutionary theory explain the fact that humans don't have hair on their body except for a few weird places?

Men have nipples, and yet they don't use them for lactation. How does evolutionary theory explain this?

Critics of evolutionary theory say that this concept represents a fatal controversy. Are they right?

This week, I answer several listener questions submitted by email.

Is a biological foundation of homosexuality precluded by evolutionary theory?

Is there any evidence against evolutionary theory that has been produced by those who deny it?

A look at the science behind the techinque of radiometric dating. Also, listener email!

Is evolutionary theory just useful for ivory tower scientists, or is it relevant to practical everyday life?

Is the Mitochondrial Eve a scientific fact or just another myth?

A look at the function of sex and some of the reasons why it has been favored by evolution.

A look at one of the most popular, but unscientific, arguments by a scientist who disagrees with evolutionary theory.

An examination of the evolutionary descent of humans since the divergence from chimpanzees.

A look at the concept of transitional species and a few good examples that support evolutionary theory.

Part 6 of the Molecular Evidence for Evolution.

Part 5 of the Molecular Evidence for Evolution.

Part 4 of the Molecular Evidence for Evolution.

Part 3 of the Molecular Evidence for Evolution.

Part 2 of the Molecular Evidence for Evolution.

Part 1 of the Molecular Evidence for Evolution.

A brief description of the relevant molecular biology background to understand its evidence for evolution.

Why are evolutionary biologists interested in developmental biology?

Is the human genome really full of junk, or is it important for proper genetic function?

Evolution critics say that evolution is random. They're both right and wrong.

The scientific concept of species is not as clear as most people think.

Part 4 of the Molecular Evidence for Evolution.

A look at some of the inaccurate portrayals of evolutionary theory by those with bad and good intentions.

A look at what the definition of evolution is, and why it's both a fact and a theory.