Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

Evolution in the Anthropocene w/ Shane Campbell-Staton

01.11.2021 - By Cara Santa MariaPlay

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by UCLA evolutionary biologist and co-host/co-creator of the Biology of Superheroes Podcast, Dr. Shane Campbell-Staton. They talk about the evolution of pathogens like SARS-CoV-2, the biology of superheroes, how the poaching of elephants during the Mozambiquan civil war has led to increased tusk loss, and the dark history of science that shapes modern experiences of Black researchers.

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