Evolution Courses and Certifications

Stated Clearly

Mutation Bias - Understanding Random Mutations in Evolution

Explore the nuanced reality of genetic mutations, challenging common misconceptions about randomness in evolution and examining how DNA structure and repair mechanisms influence mutation patterns.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What Evolution Can Teach Us About Living with Each Other

Explore how evolutionary principles in biomedical science can be applied to solve global problems, drawing insights from cancer research to address societal challenges.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Jarod Raithel

General Biology II - Evolution, Diversity, and Ecology

Explore evolution, biodiversity, plant/animal systems, and ecology through comprehensive biological principles and real-world applications in this foundational life sciences program.

• YouTube
• 14 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Topological Scaling Laws and the Mathematics of Evolution

Explore topological scaling laws in evolutionary biology, examining phylogenetic tree structures and their implications for understanding large-scale evolutionary patterns and processes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Evolution in a Rapidly Changing World - Human Impact on Evolutionary Trajectories

Explore how human activity is altering the evolutionary trajectory of life on Earth, with insights from Dr. Sarah Otto of the University of British Columbia.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Historical Perspective: The Advent of Empiricism and the Idea of Evolution - Lecture 17

Explore the historical roots of empiricism, natural theology, and evolutionary thought, including contributions from ancient Indian science.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Evolution Soup

Is Evolution Dangerous by Design?

Explore human anatomy's flaws and evolution's quirks with biologist Dr. Abby Hafer. Examine issues like poor eyesight, back problems, and reproductive challenges to question the idea of intelligent design.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

How Women Drove Evolution - Insights from 200 Million Years

Explore women's pivotal role in human evolution, from medical research disparities to population growth, with insights from Cat Bohannon's book on 200 million years of female-driven evolution.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

Eggs, Evolution, and Life on Earth

Explore evolution through eggs with zoologist Jules Howard. Discover their overlooked role in Earth's history, from dinosaur extinction to human brain development, in this fascinating journey.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Gresham College

Evolution Tomorrow and Beyond - The Future of Species and Human Impact

Explore the future of evolution, from climate change impacts to gene editing and space colonization, with insights on potential species development and evolutionary risks.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Stated Clearly

Flagella Evolution - Competence Without Comprehension

Uncover how evolution builds complex biological structures through blind processes, addressing common misconceptions about bacterial flagella development and evolutionary mechanisms.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Responding to Evolution Doubt, Distortion, and Denial - Understanding Why People Reject Scientific Information

Strategies for addressing evolution skepticism, exploring cultural, religious, and scientific aspects to effectively communicate and defend evolutionary theory.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Linnean Society

Life: A History of Mergers - Exploring Symbiosis and Evolution

Explore life's evolutionary history through symbiosis, gene transfer, and mergers. Challenge traditional views and discover how partnerships shaped Earth's biodiversity from ancient times to modern pangenomes.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Linnean Society

What Can Birds' Nests Teach Us About Evolution?

Explore bird nest diversity and its role in avian evolution. Discover surprising insights on nest adaptations, ecological impacts, and future challenges in a changing world.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Linnean Society

The Speed of Life: A Deep-Time Perspective on Evolution

Explore deep-time evolution, examining factors shaping biodiversity through millions of years. Uncover patterns in species survival, diversification, and recurring forms across different groups and time periods.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video