A new species of ancient human and real-time evolutionary changes in flowering plants
Science Magazine Podcast · Science Magazine
April 11, 201922m 43s
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Show Notes
The ancient humans also known as the “hobbit” people (Homo floresiensis) might have company in their small stature with the discovery of another species of hominin in the Philippines. Host Sarah Crespi talks to Contributing Correspondent Lizzie Wade about what researchers have learned about this hominin from a jaw fragment, and its finger and toe bones and how this fits in with past discoveries of other ancient humans.
Also this week, host Meagan Cantwell speaks with Florian Schiestl, a professor in evolutionary biology at the University of Zurich in Switzerland, about his work to understand the rapid evolution of the flowering plant Brassica rapa over the course of six generations. He was able to see how the combination of pollination by bees and risk of getting eaten by herbivores influences the plant’s appearance and defense mechanisms.
This week’s episode was edited by Podigy.
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[Image: Florian Schiestl; Music: Jeffrey Cook]
Also this week, host Meagan Cantwell speaks with Florian Schiestl, a professor in evolutionary biology at the University of Zurich in Switzerland, about his work to understand the rapid evolution of the flowering plant Brassica rapa over the course of six generations. He was able to see how the combination of pollination by bees and risk of getting eaten by herbivores influences the plant’s appearance and defense mechanisms.
This week’s episode was edited by Podigy.
Ads on this week's show: Kolabtree.com and Magellan TV
Listen to previous podcasts.
About the Science Podcast
[Image: Florian Schiestl; Music: Jeffrey Cook]
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