Darwin Now podcasts

Evolution and the human family
What can evolution tell us about falling birth rates, the menopause or the role of parents in childcare? Biological anthropologist Ruth Mace highlights the interplay between biology and culture in evolving family structures: Evolution and the human family
Language diversity
Do languages evolve in the same way as species do in nature? If so, how can evolutionary biologists shed light on the study of language diversity?
Global response
How has the worldwide audience reacted to Darwin’s theory of evolution ? And now that his works are coming online, what has been the impact of Darwin’s going digital: Global response
Darwin's world-wide web
Darwin was arguably the scientific social networker of his day. Explore the web that he spun through his lifetime correspondence across the world: Darwin's world-wide web
Darwin in context
How do you propose a radical theory without sacrificing your reputation? Professor Jim Moore explores the social and scientific context in which Darwin developed his ideas: Darwin in context
Why do we care about Darwin Now?
Professor Steve Jones reflects on how well Darwin’s ground-breaking theory of evolution has stood the test of time. Fern Elsdon Baker outlines the global scope of activities in the British Council’s Darwin Now project: Why do we care about Darwin Now?
Content last updated: 28/09/2009



