Darwinian Demons - Audio

By The Open University

Is 'natural selection' inimical to bio-diversity? Why is the natural world not dominated by a few 'super' species? And in the future, can the richness of nature be preserved? In this album, Jonathan S... more

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How many episodes does Darwinian Demons - Audio have?

The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.

Darwinian Demons - Audio episodes:

November 09, 2009 Darwinian demons
A brief introduction to album.
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November 09, 2009 Transcript -- Darwinian demons
A brief introduction to album.
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November 09, 2009 Ecology and evolution
If evolution is a drama, then ecology provides the theatre and Darwinian Demons are the potential villains of the piece. Darwian Demons are species that try to dominate everything - so what stops them?
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6min
November 09, 2009 Transcript -- Ecology and evolution
If evolution is a drama, then ecology provides the theatre and Darwinian Demons are the potential villains of the piece. Darwian Demons are species that try to dominate everything - so what stops them?
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November 09, 2009 Darwin's niches
Niche specialisation is a key element of Darwin's theory of evolution. Every habitat contains a multitude of smaller local enviroments, to which different species prove to be best adapted.
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10min
November 09, 2009 Transcript -- Darwin's niches
Niche specialisation is a key element of Darwin's theory of evolution. Every habitat contains a multitude of smaller local enviroments, to which different species prove to be best adapted.
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November 09, 2009 How demons self destruct
In reality Darwinian demons do not conquer all. They are often at the their most dangerous when taken out of their home environments.
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6min
November 09, 2009 Transcript -- How demons self destruct
In reality Darwinian demons do not conquer all. They are often at the their most dangerous when taken out of their home environments.
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0min

FAQs about Darwinian Demons - Audio:

How many episodes does Darwinian Demons - Audio have?

The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.