Episode 8 – Evolution (With Martin Cohen)
Dr. Martin Cohen from CSUN joined us to talk about Lucy, Neanderthals, Bonobo monkeys, and tail bones. He also delighted us with the longest riddle ever told. Listen now at earwolf.com
Dr. Martin Cohen from CSUN joined us to talk about Lucy, Neanderthals, Bonobo monkeys, and tail bones. He also delighted us with the longest riddle ever told. Listen now at earwolf.com
Although Tig was in Tennessee for the Bonnaroo Festival, we were able to discuss the idea of Deja Vu. We talked about the left eye vs. right eye, a one-second glitch, and the possibility of psychic powers. David also offered up a theory in case Kyle put a gun to his head.
We referenced these videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0EQ4EpDpuo&feature=related
This week we talk with Dr. Alex Platt, a researcher at USC, about DNA. David does a not so good Pee Wee Herman impression, and we find out the history of DNA, the possibilities of cloning, and we weigh in on eugenics.
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