biology evolution

Explore "biology evolution" with insightful episodes like "From the Vault: Star Wars Alien Necropsy, Part 2" and "Behold! The Anus: An Evolutionary Marvel" from podcasts like ""Stuff To Blow Your Mind" and "Short Wave"" and more!

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From the Vault: Star Wars Alien Necropsy, Part 2

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, venture into a galaxy far, far away while also considering the science and biology of our home world. Join Robert and Joe as they break down six fantastic alien species from the Star Wars universe. (Originally published 5/6/2021)

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Behold! The Anus: An Evolutionary Marvel

The anus is an evolutionary marvel. But how and when did this organ evolve into what it is today? Today on Short Wave, Maddie gets to the bottom of these questions with The Atlantic's science writer Katherine Wu.

For more of Katherine's reporting, check out 'The Body's Most Embarrassing Organ Is an Evolutionary Marvel' from The Atlantic.

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From the Vault: Star Wars Alien Necropsy, Part 2

Behold! The Anus: An Evolutionary Marvel