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The biggest biology podcast for the biggest science and biology fans. Featuring in-depth discussions with scientists tackling the biggest questions in evolution, genetics, ecology, climate, neuroscience, diseases, the origins of life, psychology and more. If it's biological, groundbreaking, philosophical or mysterious you'll find it bigbiology.substack.com

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How do non-adaptive processes shape biological diversity and complexity? What is effective population size and what important role does it play in evolution?

On t... more

Where, when, and how did Homo sapiens appear? What do we know about the complex set of ancestral hominins that preceded us? How recently did other hominin lineages live and what happened to them?

On this episode, we talk with Kate Wong, a senior edi... more

What can we learn from the COVID-19 pandemic, and how do we apply that knowledge moving forward?

On this special episode of Big Biology, we’re bringing you the highlights from a conference called “Covid Conversations,” which was hosted at the Univer... more

How can grad students advocate for science policy? How can science communication make research more accessible and inclusive?

On this episode of Big Biology, we bring back our “Student Spotlight” segment. We talk with JP Flores, a PhD student studyi... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Lynch
Professor in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University and director of the Biodesign Center for Mechanisms of Evolution.
Arizona State University
Episode: Evolution across scales (Ep 139)
Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant
Researcher at the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management and research fellow with the National Geographic Society.
University of California at Santa Barbara
Episode: The call of the wild (Ep 136)
Dr. Drew Harvell
Professor emerita of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University and expert on marine invertebrates.
Cornell University
Episode: Not all heroes have spines (Ep 135)
Sam Scheiner
Former NSF bio program director with extensive experience at NSF
Episode: #SaveNSF (Episode 134)
Bill Zamer
Former NSF bio program director with extensive experience at NSF
Episode: #SaveNSF (Episode 134)
Jancitha Ellers
Freshwater ecologist with interests in environmental factors affecting species distribution.
Free University of Amsterdam
Episode: Feel the heat (Ep 132)
Enrico Rezende
Evolutionary biologist focused on traits and their adaptation to changing environments.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Episode: Feel the heat (Ep 132)
Wilco Verberk
Animal physiologist interested in physiological systems and ecological predictions.
Radboud University
Episode: Feel the heat (Ep 132)
Scott Edwards
Professor of Evolutionary Biology and Curator of Ornithology at Harvard University
Harvard University
Episode: Secrets in the structure (Ep 131)

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 453 ratings
  • Wonderful

    It makes my day every time a new episode comes out- such a wonderful resource for biology and science! 💕💕💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    am so C all go go d
    United States5 months ago
  • Serious lapses of judgement regarding the Alina Chan interview.

    They interview overall some good scientists and thinkers who speak well for themselves and their ideas, I have no criticism really. A bit plodding but good for lay audiences maybe not for me.

    However they made a serious lapse of judgement when they interviewed Alina Chan. I have not idea of their motives for doing so when there were several better qualified and reliable biologists and virologists who had done direct work on the topic for some time.

    I won’t obviously spell out the whole scient... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TudorEynon
    United Statesa year ago
  • The biology podcast that we need

    This podcast is the biology podcast that I always wanted. Great and curious hosts, who interview not only biology scientists, but anthropologists, philosophers of biology, etc. most episodes are also transcribed in their website and they interview fantastic guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anatarah
    United Statesa year ago
  • we need this right now

    with so much changing and so much at stake, we need scientists who care about the future of our global community. this podcast is essential listening for those who want to better understand where we came from, where we are in this chaotic moment, and how to affect transformative change in the future. these guys care and, frankly, entertaining. that matters. we need complicated information presented in a consumable, actionable way. congratulations. a must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blueback
    United States3 years ago
  • Awesome Biology Podcasr

    This is a brilliant podcast !

    If you are interested in Biology all the episodes are fascinating & accessible with great hosts

    I recommend you to all my friends colleagues & students

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MelBourneUK
    United Kingdom3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some criticism exists regarding specific guest selections and episode content, but overall feedback highlights its educational value.
Many appreciate the accessibility of complex scientific ideas, making it suitable for both professionals and lay audiences.
The hosts and their dynamic are frequently commended for creating a captivating atmosphere, encouraging continued listening.
Several listeners appreciate the podcast's focus on important environmental issues and its commitment to science communication.
Listeners praise the show for its engaging and insightful discussions on a wide range of biological topics.

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#170
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Talking Points

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Evolution across scales (Ep 139)
Q: What is the significance of effective population size in evolution?
Effective population size relates to the noise in the evolutionary process, influencing how much randomness affects genetic drift versus the strength of selection acting on traits.
Evolution across scales (Ep 139)
Q: Can you tell us about your career progression and what inspired your shift in research focus?
Lynch shares that he started in limnology but was drawn into population genetics and evolutionary biology through his exposure to quantitative approaches and the influential work happening at his university.
Student Spotlight: Finding passion in science communication and advocacy (Ep 137)
Q: What are the reasons for doing science communication?
Important for scientists to connect their work with the public, especially since much of science is taxpayer funded.
Student Spotlight: Finding passion in science communication and advocacy (Ep 137)
Q: What made you want to start your podcast?
To share stories of underrepresented scientists and provide a role model for others facing similar challenges.
Student Spotlight: Finding passion in science communication and advocacy (Ep 137)
Q: What did you learn from baseball, and were there any cross experiences between science and baseball?
Baseball teaches the ability to deal with failure and how to recover quickly, similar to the challenges in science.

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