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Most people in the UK have now been offered a covid vaccine, so mRNA jabs are a hot topic right now. Rebekah and guest Ellena, a translation student and proud non-scientist, delve into an article that tries to explain what RNA actually is.  Two biology researchers (and guest) approach the science of life, debunk myths, and maybe have a few laughs along the way. 

DBB X REC21. The history of ethics in biology research is LOADED. We cover 4 hot topics in this live session recorded at Research Ethics Conference 2021. The evolution of having ethics and morals, when it's okay to intervene in evolution, using animals in research, and the ethics of using fossils in amber from Myanmar.  Two biology researchers approach the science of life, debunk myths, and maybe have a few laughs along the way. 

What is a species? Are human teeth adapted for meat-eating?  Two biology researchers approach the science of life, debunk myths, and maybe have a few laughs along the way.

Missing Link: Monkey to Man? We talk about why some people may think humans evolved from monkeys, the first time someone ever said this, and the true story of the dawn of Homo sapiens. A classic tale involving evolution, hominin species, Charles Darwin, and apes. Two biology researchers approach the science of life, debunk myths, and maybe have a few laughs along the way.

What extinct animals may we ACTUALLY SEE RETURN within the next 10 years? Also, why are scientists doing this - and what will it mean for some environments? Two biology researchers approach the science of life, debunk myths, and maybe have a few laughs along the way.

Episode 11. De-extinction: Reviving the Prehistoric. Dinosaurs and Woolly Mammoths! They may be a thing of the past, but could they be in our future? And... do we actually want them to be? Two biology researchers approach the science of life, debunk myths, and maybe have a few laughs along the way.

Episode 10. Maria Sibylla Merian. A naturalist, an illustrator, the first entomologist, a huge inspiration to many ... and a woman in the 1600s. We talk about the tremendous science and art of Maria Sibylla Merian and her two daughters, including the expedition to Surinam, and how this work has impacted science today.  Two biology researchers approach the science of life, debunk myths, and maybe have a few laughs along the way.

Episode 9. Tasmanian Tigers.  The extinct thylacine (Taz Tiger) has been hitting headlines recently, so we explore the evolution of this species and the events that led to their extinction. We also dig into the modern history of the Australian island Tasmania. But, why are Tasmanian Tigers in the news now? Two biology researchers approach the science of life, debunk myths, and maybe have a few laughs along the way.

Episode 8. Love and Monogamy What is love? Are pair-bonds common in nature? What about cheaters? Find out about what goes on inside humans when we fall in love, and about some of the most loyal animal couples in the world. Two biology researchers approach the science of life, debunk myths, and maybe have a few laughs along the way.

Episode 7. Frogs and Disease Following on from episode 6, we bring you more frog fun facts, and the troubling story of the chytrid fungal disease outbreak that is impacting amphibian populations worldwide. Two biology researchers approach the science of life, debunk myths, and maybe have a few laughs along the way.

Episode 6. Frog Adaptations Frogs are really cool. Underappreciated. Misunderstood. We take a look at some of their wildest adaptations allowing them to live in some surprising places. Two biology researchers approach the science of life, debunk myths, and maybe have a few laughs along the way.

Episode 5. Dr Joseph L Graves Jr Dipping into the race issues within scientific research, we talk about the first Black person to receive a PhD in evolutionary biology, Dr. Graves. We also tell you about two of his papers, focused on the evolution of ageing, and nanoparticles.  Two biology researchers approach the science of life, debunk myths, and maybe have a few laughs along the way.

Episode 4.3. The Fox and the Rooster Looking aside from Christian / Western Christmas trends, we explore animals celebrated this December around the world, with a focus on the Arctic Fox and the Rooster. Our final holiday special for 2020. Two biology researchers approach the science of life, debunk myths, and maybe have a few laughs along the way.

Episode 2: Christmas Trees and Mistletoe  Discover the suprising biology behind these festive plants! Two biology researchers approach the science of life, debunk myths, and maybe have a few laughs along the way. 

Episode 4.1: Merry Critters Holiday special one-of-three is here! We chat about the science of three of our favourite winter organisms; robins, reindeer, and the common cold. Two biology researchers approach the science of life, debunk myths, and maybe have a few laughs along the way. Robin Song/Call: Josa, Pierre (Recorded: Priorat, Catalonia, Spain). [Accessed: 26/11/2020] Xeno-canto reference code: XC600958. Full reference on DBB website.

Episode 3: Animal Migrations We explore some of the wildest animal journeys in the world. Birds, buffalo, butterflies, sharks, crocodiles, and more! Plus, when did people first work out what was going on? Two biology researchers approach the science of life, debunk myths, and maybe have a few laughs along the way.

Episode 2: Extreme Living Discover wild adaptations to SUPER harsh environments, like heat, radiation, and extreme latitude. Tom also tells us the tale of living things that have survived not only in space, but re-entry to Earth. How? Two biology postgraduate researchers from Universities of Exeter and Southampton approach the science of life, debunk myths, and maybe have a few laughs along the way. 

Episode 1: Origin We look back in time to the roots and development of Darwin's idea. Looking at plenty of modern day examples as well as clearing up a misconception or two, this first episode takes a dive into the origin of the theory of natural selection.  Two biology postgraduate researchers from Universities of Exeter and Southampton approach the science of life, debunk myths, and maybe have a few laughs along the way.