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Gays Reading | A Book Podcast for EveryoneSPILL THE TEA on Sexual Evolution with Nathan H. LentsIn this episode of Spill the Tea, host Jason Blitman is joined by professor Nathan H. Lents (The Sexual Evolution) to unpack the sexual history of humans to better understand how we got to today. They talk about the expansive relationship to sex and sexulaity that humans used to have, how our approach to sex and gender comes from hundreds of millions of years of sexual evolution, social and economic monogamy vs sexual monogamy, and the importance of learning and communicating. Nathan H. Lents is a professor of biology at John J...2025-04-2451 min
New Books in Politics and PolemicsPostscript: Collective Action to Support Students at American Colleges and UniversitiesA coalition of educators and allies has come together to push back against a variety of different kinds of attacks on higher education and students at colleges and universities, particularly in the United States. This group is driven by the belief that a democracy is only as strong as its commitments to academic freedom, intellectual integrity, human diversity, and individual dignity. The impetus among this particular group of academics and staff members is to make sure that students at all the campuses, in all the programs at those campuses across the United States are supported and free to engage...2025-04-0447 min
New Books in Political SciencePostscript: Collective Action to Support Students at American Colleges and UniversitiesA coalition of educators and allies has come together to push back against a variety of different kinds of attacks on higher education and students at colleges and universities, particularly in the United States. This group is driven by the belief that a democracy is only as strong as its commitments to academic freedom, intellectual integrity, human diversity, and individual dignity. The impetus among this particular group of academics and staff members is to make sure that students at all the campuses, in all the programs at those campuses across the United States are supported and free to engage...2025-04-0247 min
New Books NetworkPostscript: Collective Action to Support Students at American Colleges and UniversitiesA coalition of educators and allies has come together to push back against a variety of different kinds of attacks on higher education and students at colleges and universities, particularly in the United States. This group is driven by the belief that a democracy is only as strong as its commitments to academic freedom, intellectual integrity, human diversity, and individual dignity. The impetus among this particular group of academics and staff members is to make sure that students at all the campuses, in all the programs at those campuses across the United States are supported and free to engage...2025-04-0247 min
New Books in Higher EducationPostscript: Collective Action to Support Students at American Colleges and UniversitiesA coalition of educators and allies has come together to push back against a variety of different kinds of attacks on higher education and students at colleges and universities, particularly in the United States. This group is driven by the belief that a democracy is only as strong as its commitments to academic freedom, intellectual integrity, human diversity, and individual dignity. The impetus among this particular group of academics and staff members is to make sure that students at all the campuses, in all the programs at those campuses across the United States are supported and free to engage...2025-04-0247 min
New Books in EducationPostscript: Collective Action to Support Students at American Colleges and UniversitiesA coalition of educators and allies has come together to push back against a variety of different kinds of attacks on higher education and students at colleges and universities, particularly in the United States. This group is driven by the belief that a democracy is only as strong as its commitments to academic freedom, intellectual integrity, human diversity, and individual dignity. The impetus among this particular group of academics and staff members is to make sure that students at all the campuses, in all the programs at those campuses across the United States are supported and free to engage...2025-04-0247 min
KPL PodcastKPL Podcast March 2025 Week 2 with Special Guest Nathan LentsThis week on the podcast we have an amazing new book, The Sexual Evolution, How 500 Million Years Sex, Gender, and Mating Shape Modern Relationships. Author Nathan Lents spoke about new discoveries and interpretations in the science of sex, gender, and mating. Listen to learn more. 2025-03-1453 min
The Pain Gap24. The Sexual Evolution with Dr. Nathan Lents: Rethinking Sex, Gender, and NatureNathan Lents is a scientist, author, and professor at John Jay College, where he directs the Cell and Molecular Biology program. Dr. Lents is a leading voice in evolutionary biology, forensic science, and human behavior, and his work challenges long-held assumptions about what is “natural” regarding sex, gender, and relationships.His latest book, The Sexual Evolution, explores how the animal kingdom defies rigid gender roles, debunks myths about biological binaries, and ultimately offers a scientific rebuttal to bigotry. In this episode, we unpack how science has been weaponized in gender debates, why diversity—not conformity—is nature’s rule, an...2025-03-1346 min
ThecuriousmanspodcastNathan Lents InterviewMatt Crawford speaks with professor of Biology at John Jay University and author Nathan Lents about his book, The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender, and Mating Shape Modern Relationships. Evolutionary biologist Nathan H. Lents knows what makes humans unique—and it’s most definitely not our sexual diversity. A professor at John Jay College, Lents has spent his career studying what makes us, well, us, and contrary to what the culture warriors want people to believe—diverse sexual behavior is not a new development, or even a human one. It didn’t just emerge from a prog...2025-03-111h 02
On The Record'The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender, and Mating Shape Modern Relationships'We talk with evolutionary biologist Dr. Nathan Lents, about his book “The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender, and Mating Shape Modern Relationships”. The book explores sex, gender, mating, and more in dozens of species -- from insects, to birds, to fish… to the primates most closely related to us humans. Lents is a Professor of Biology at John Jay College of The City University of New York.
Lents will be talking about the book at 6:30pm on March 17th at the Towson Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library, as part of the Book Lovers Bash, a month...2025-03-1017 min
Razib Khan's Unsupervised LearningNathan Lents: Sex, truths and gender wars On this episode of Unsupervised Learning Razib talks to Nathan Lents about his new book, The Sexual Evolution: A Provocative Look at Sexual Behavior Through the Lens of Evolution. A professor at John Jay College in New York City, Lents earned a Ph.D. in Pharmacological and Physiological Sciences in 2004 at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and did his postdoctoral fellowship in cancer genomics at NYU Medical Center. Lents’ research ranges from the evolution of molecular mechanisms to behavioral ecology. He is also the author of Not So Different: Finding Human Nature in Animals and Human Errors: A Panorama of...2025-03-032h 09
Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary UniverseThe Sexual Evolution (Featuring Dr. Nathan Lents)Daniel and Kelly talk to Dr. Nathan Lents about sex, gender, monogamy, and other topics from his recent book, The Sexual Evolution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-02-2752 min
Smart People PodcastThe Truth About Sex and Gender: What Nature Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are with Dr. Nathan LentsSex and gender are at the center of heated debates—but what if much of what we believe isn’t rooted in biological truth? In this episode, Dr. Nathan Lents, author of The Sexual Evolution, reveals what nature and evolution really tell us about sex, gender, and human relationships. You’ll discover why diversity in biology—whether in sex, gender, or mating strategies—isn’t just common but essential for survival. We explore surprising examples from the animal kingdom, including same-sex partnerships, sex-changing species, and why monogamy is far less “natural” than we think.Dr. Lents challenges the idea of stri...2025-02-261h 12
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NATHAN H. LENTS is a professor of biology at John Jay College, CUNY, and the author of Not So Different: Finding Human Nature in Animals and Human Errors: A Panorama of Our Glitch...2025-02-2558 min
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The Podcast BrowserSexual Evolution -— Groks Science Show 2025-02-05 Podcast: Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast (LS 34 · TOP 5% what is this?)Episode: Sexual Evolution -— Groks Science Show 2025-02-05Pub date: 2025-02-05Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationEvolution of sexual behaviors takes many forms in the animal kingdom. How does this manifest in human relationships? On this episode, Dr. Nathan Lents discussed his book, Sexual Evolution.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Charles Lee and Frank Ling, which is the property of its owner and not affil...2025-02-1628 min
Like Nobody's Business with Emily CasselWhat Nature Teaches Us About Gender + Social Structures with Nathan LentsIn this episode, Emily connects with Nathan Lents, scientist, professor, and author of The Evolution. Emily and Nathan discuss how nature challenges traditional ideas of gender, the impact of matriarchal vs. patriarchal societies, the evolutionary role of older women, diverse relationship structures across cultures, and so much more!If you are interested in learning more about CALIBRATE, head to https://www.wmnup.co/resources!Tune in now!IF YOU ENJOY THE PODCAST…We would love for you to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts! This h...2025-02-1449 min
NEWSGIRLSTrump’s Breaking the Law, Are Lab-grown Diamonds a Fad? & Animals Are GayIn this episode, all the ways President Trump is overstepping executive power and the ramifications. From deporting protesters to sharing your bank account information, a lot of what Trump’s doing is *gavel sound* illegal. Then Wren & Mabel get to know a girl’s new best friend, lab-grown diamonds! They’re cheaper, more sustainable, and perfect quality--are they too good to be true?Finally, the Newsgirls talk to biologist Dr. Nathan Lents about his new book The Sexual Evolution. Did you know swans like having threesomes, monkeys pay for sex, and most lions are gay?SO...2025-02-1340 min
The Broken BrainGender & Sexual Diversity in Animals, with Biologist and Author Nathan LentsIn his new book "The Sexual Evolution," Biologist and Professor Nathan Lents shares the diverse examples of sex, sexual orientation, and flexible gender roles in the animal kingdom. A look at what truly is natural as well as how we learn about the world around us and the important role that sex and gender play in our lives. At a time when issues of sexuality and gender Identity are controversial, and the Queer population is under attack, this book is timely and informative. Check out www.dcoffey.org for this month's highlighted charity, The D Co...2025-02-1149 min
Razib Khan's Unsupervised LearningNathan Lents: Sex, truths and gender warsThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.razibkhan.comOn this episode of Unsupervised Learning Razib talks to Nathan Lents about his new book, The Sexual Evolution: A Provocative Look at Sexual Behavior Through the Lens of Evolution. A professor at John Jay College in New York City, Lents earned a Ph.D. in Pharmacological and Physiological Sciences in 2004 at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and did his postdoctoral fellowship in cancer genomics at NYU Medical Center. Lents’ research ranges from the evolution of molecular mechanisms to behavioral ecology. He...2025-02-0720 min
Groks Science Radio Show and PodcastSexual Evolution -— Groks Science Show 2025-02-05Evolution of sexual behaviors takes many forms in the animal kingdom. How does this manifest in human relationships? On this episode, Dr. Nathan Lents discussed his book, Sexual Evolution.2025-02-0528 min
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Evolutionary biologist Nathan Lents argues that many of our supposedly modern ideas about gender and human sexuality are, in fact, deeply rooted in our animal ancestors. In this Chat, Lents discusses his new book, "The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender, and Mating Shape Modern Relationships", a fascinating exploration of sexual behavior throughout the animal kingdom.
Nathan H. Lents is an American scientist, author, and university professor. He has be...2025-02-051h 29
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Free Inquiry Audio EditionGet Gender Ideology out of Biology! by Nathan H. LentsNathan Lents describes the diverse way that social animals, including us, approach gender and sexual relationships. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://secularhumanism.org/2025/01/get-gender-ideology-out-of-biology/ About the Author: Nathan H. Lents, PhD, is professor of biology at John Jay College of The City University of New York, visiting professor of forensic biology at the University of Lincoln (U.K.), and an elected fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI). In addition to his research interests in genome evolution and forensic genetics, he is an active science writer and media...2025-01-2729 min
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Evolutionary biologist Nathan H. Lents knows what makes humans unique—and it’s most definitely not our sexual diversity. A professor at John Jay College, Lents has spent his career studying what makes us, well, us, and contrary to what the culture warriors want people to believe—diverse sexual behavior is not a new development, or even a human one. It didn’t just emerge from a progressive culture; it’s the product of...2025-01-2635 min
Eyewitness News Extra Time2 officers shot in Brooklyn; deep freeze moves inIn this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we have breaking details on a shooting in Brooklyn where two officers were shot while responding to a domestic call.The two officers are recovering at a Brooklyn hospital and are expected to survive. Eyewitness News reporter Lucy Yang is at Kings County Hospital in East Flatbush with the latest details.Meanwhile, New York City's 701-day snowless streak is history, but a deep freeze is just beginning.Some of the coldest weather of the season follows...2024-01-1730 min
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Human Errors by Nathan H. Lents
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This Queer Book Saved My LifeI Am Not Myself These Days with Nathan EcksteinDrag. Vodka. 90s subculture. And knowing you're gonna be ok.Our guest today is Nathan Eckstein (he/they) who is a writer, playwright, and graduate student at the University of Minnesota pursuing a Masters degrees in Architecture. They are also a candidate for another masters degree in Science Research Practices.Nathan shares with us how the memoir I Am Not Myself These Days by Josh Kilmer-Purcell saved his life. What’s extra special about this episode is that it was recorded live in front of an audience at Lush Lounge and Theater in Northeast Minneapolis. Th...2023-05-3053 min
Jacqui Just ChattersLove is All Around You - Story ShareSend us a text It’s February and love is in the air. Though love means different things to each of us. We are going to explore a few meanings today in our first story share. Each episode in this series will be full of authors’ works on a common theme. Find info on authors and how to submit below. We have a classic tale of how a husband and wife came together, another that will remind you of by gone crushes, and last, finding love in unexpected places. Sharon Herrick Hails from Ari...2023-02-1623 min
Science VsVegans: Are They Right?Do vegans have a right to be so smug? We’re finding out whether it really is better for the environment, and our bodies, to go vegan. We speak to environmental researcher Joseph Poore, historian Prof. Connie Hilliard, anthropologist Prof. Katharine Milton, and nutrition researcher Prof. Roman Pawlak.A version of this episode originally ran in 2018; today’s episode contains updated science.Check out the transcript here: https://bit.ly/vegansupdated The episode was produced by Rose Rimler and Wendy Zukerman, along with Meryl Horn...2022-09-1533 min
Recovering From ReligionE158: Not So Intelligent Design w/ Dr. Nathan LentsThis week at RfRx, Professor of Biology Dr. Nathan Lents will be joining us to discuss the history of the modern Intelligent Design movement. He will cover the major tenets and efforts of Intelligent Design and how they get the science wrong. He will review some recent attempts to promote the movement as a scientific one, and discuss how the claims have been debunked.
Nathan H. Lents, Ph.D. is Professor of Biology and Director of the Cell and Molecular Biology program at John Jay College of the City University of New York. He is also a...2022-09-081h 37
Science SocietyDecoding Human Uniqueness: microRNA Genes and Our Evolutionary Journey with Dr. LentsToday's episode welcomes Dr. Nathan Lents, who shares enlightening revelations about the genetic foundation of what sets humans apart from other apes. Using an array of advanced tools and methods, Dr. Lents and his team embarked on a journey to uncover the mysteries of the human genome.The Quest for Human Uniqueness:The genetic underpinnings of our unique human traits remain an area of profound intrigue in biological anthropology.Approach and Methods:By employing genome alignment tools, the team aimed to find islands of DNA sequences that aren't conserved among species.2022-04-101h 05
What's Tom Reading?Episode 25 - Human ErrorsHello, friends! In this episode I talk about the fantastically interesting book "Human Errors: A Panorama of Our Glitches, from Pointless Bones to Broken Genes" by Nathan Lents.This book was a super informative and interesting tour through our anatomy and genetics that shows everything that makes we humans so special, as well as some evolutionary holdovers that seem to be holding us back. I liked this book a lot and I think you will too!If you like the show, please feel free to subscribe, review, and share it with a friend who you...2022-03-0357 min
FVRL ReadRadio PodcastThe Human BodyJacque shares a selection of non-fiction reads that explore the amazing complexities of the human body. Learn about captivating reads from Bill Bryson, Mary Roach, Cody Cassidy, Nathan H. Lents, and Sonya Renee Taylor.2021-04-1605 min
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The Veritas ForumThe Origin of Humanity: Adam, Eve, and Evolution | Josh Swamidass & Nathan LentsIn this discussion between Christian and Atheist scientists, Josh Swamidass and Nathan Lents, they explore the building blocks of life, behavior, our evolution, and who our ancestors were.
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The Veritas ForumThe Origin of Humanity: Adam, Eve, and Evolution | Josh Swamidass & Nathan LentsIn this discussion between Christian and Atheist scientists, Dr. Josh Swamidass and Dr. Nathan Lents, they explore the building blocks of life, behavior, our evolution, and who our ancestors were. This conversation was hosted by The Veritas Forum at Columbia on 11/18/2019.
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The Higher Biology PodcastMutations with Prof Nathan LentsMr Downie is joined by Professor Nathan Lents from City University of New York in the United States, to discuss MutationsThis episode is based on the Mutations Unit of the SQA Higher Biology Course.You can ask questions or get in touch via @BiologyHigher on TwitterThis podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.ukYou can also find the Leckie store on Amazon HERET...2021-01-1656 min
Köşedeki KitapçıTarihçiliğin gündeminden insanın kusurlarınaProf.Dr. Ahmet Şimşek'in editörlüğünü yaptığı "Dünyada Tarihçiliğin Gündemi" raflarda ve Köşedeki Kitapçı'da. Adnan Bostancıoğlu'nun bu bölümde dikkat çektiği başka bir kitap Amerikalı biliminsanı Nathan H. Lents'in "İnsanın Kusurları / İşe Yaramaz Kemiklerden Bozuk Genlere, Arızalarımıza Genel Bir Bakış" adlı kitabı. Her iki kitaptan da önemli notlar var. İyi dinlemeler2021-01-1505 min
Something You Should KnowGlitches in Human Evolution & The Wham-O Toys StoryWe all want people to like us and obviously a lot of things determine just how likable you are. However, there are a few simple techniques to make you appear more likable instantly. I start this episode with three ways, according to Psychology Today, that will make you more likable to others when you meet them. And they aren’t what you probably think. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/let-their-words-do-the-talking/201107/get-anyone-you-instantly-guaranteed-1
Evolution is what got us to where we are today. But the evolutionary road we have traveled to get here is a bumpy one. Biology professor Nathan Lents au...2020-11-2646 min
Something You Should KnowGlitches in Human Evolution & The Wham-O Toys StoryWe all want people to like us and obviously a lot of things determine just how likable you are. However, there are a few simple techniques to make you appear more likable instantly. I start this episode with three ways, according to Psychology Today, that will make you more likable to others when you meet them. And they aren’t what you probably think. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/let-their-words-do-the-talking/201107/get-anyone-you-instantly-guaranteed-1Evolution is what got us to where we are today. But the evolutionary road we have traveled to get here is a bumpy one. Biology pr...2020-11-2647 min
Bar Crawl RadioCOVID19 Long-haulers with Nathan LentsThis will be the third visit with scientist and genetics expert -- Nathan Lents. We focused our conversation on the nature of the "long-haul" maladies of those who have had the COVID19 virus. These serious health outcomes are known to effect even those who did not manifest the disease. And we talked to Dr. Lents about the new approach to viral vaccines using the mRNA technique. We also talked to two COVID19 survivors about their experience during and after contracting the infection. Believe it or Not - this thing is serious.CONTACT BCR hosts Rebecca...2020-11-2351 min
Don't Pee on Your Leg (and other scientific misconceptions)E44 - Human Errors With Nathan H. LentsOn Episode 44, Camden and Margaret are joined by scientist, professor and author of the book "Human Errors", Nathan H. Lents.They discuss if evolution leads to "perfection" and if humans are the perfect form of evolution.2020-09-241h 06
Don't Pee on Your Leg (and other scientific misconceptions)E44 - Human Errors With Nathan H. LentsOn Episode 44, Camden and Margaret are joined by scientist, professor and author of the book "Human Errors", Nathan H. Lents.
They discuss if evolution leads to "perfection" and if humans are the perfect form of evolution.2020-09-241h 06
Instant GeniusSue Black: What stories do our skeletons tell?In today’s episode, we’re chatting to Professor Sue Black, an anatomist and forensic anthropologist. You might’ve seen characters doing her job on television, in shows like NCIS or Silent Witness – although, they’re not quite an accurate portrayal, as you’ll find out.Over the course of her career, Sue has worked with the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the United Nations, helping to identify victims and perpetrators from only sections of their bodies – perhaps a finger found in a bin bag, or the back of an assaulter’s hand caught on film. Her work has...2020-09-2147 min
Bar Crawl RadioNathan Lents on COVID19BCR is recording in the middle of West End Avenue -- where it is safe - for a conversation with popular scientist Nathan H. Lents, the author of Human Errors: A Panorama of Our Glitches, from Pointless Bones to Broken Genes (2018). Lents also maintains the Human Evolution Blog and writes for Psychology Today under the tagline “Beastly Behavior: How Evolution Shaped Our Minds and Bodies.”Recently, he has been countering supporters of intelligent design who complain about scientific approaches to effective policies on combatting COVID19 pandemic and in April he survived the disease. Nathan was with us for BCR...2020-07-3159 min
Instant GeniusCamilla Pang: How can science guide my life?Dr Camilla Pang is a bioinformatician, who was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when she was eight years old.Her first book, Explaining Humans (£14.99, Viking), is a guide to navigating life, love and relationships using the lessons she’s learned in her scientific career so far.In it she draws on examples from how the different proteins in the human body can reflect the different roles in a social group, to the way how light refracts through a prism helping her to break down fear into something manageable.In this episode of the Sci...2020-03-2338 min
Unbelievable?The Genealogical Adam and Eve – Joshua Swamidass and Nathan LentsJoshua Swamidass is the author of ‘The Genealogical Adam and Eve: The surprising science of universal ancestry’. He says that the book could end the war between evolution and creation as it reveals the scientific basis for why everybody on earth could be descendants of a single human couple within the last several thousand years.
He is joined by atheist biologist Nathan Lents who has given his support to the book, believing that it may help Christians who hold to a traditional understanding of the Adam and Eve story, to also accept evolutionary science.
For Joshua Swam...2020-03-061h 32
Unbelievable?The Genealogical Adam and Eve – Joshua Swamidass and Nathan LentsJoshua Swamidass is the author of ‘The Genealogical Adam and Eve: The surprising science of universal ancestry’. He says that the book could end the war between evolution and creation as it reveals the scientific basis for why everybody on earth could be descendants of a single human couple within the last several thousand years.
He is joined by atheist biologist Nathan Lents who has given his support to the book, believing that it may help Christians who hold to a traditional understanding of the Adam and Eve story, to also accept evolutionary science.
For Joshua Swam...2020-03-061h 32
Unbelievable?The Genealogical Adam and Eve – Joshua Swamidass and Nathan LentsJoshua Swamidass is the author of ‘The Genealogical Adam and Eve: The surprising science of universal ancestry’. He says that the book could end the war between evolution and creation as it reveals the scientific basis for why everybody on earth could be descendants of a single human couple within the last several thousand years.
He is joined by atheist biologist Nathan Lents who has given his support to the book, believing that it may help Christians who hold to a traditional understanding of the Adam and Eve story, to also accept evolutionary science.
For Joshua...2020-03-061h 32
Thriving in Medicine: The Physician's Guide to DoctoringA Panorama of Human Glitches Seen in the Musculoskeletal and Reproductive System with Professor Nathan Lents, PhDProfessor Nathan Lents studied biology at St. Louis University and then completed his PhD at St. Louis University’s school of medicine in Pharmacological and Physiological Sciences. PhDs need residencies, too, so he did his postdoctoral training in cancer genomics at NYU and loved New York so much that he stayed and is now a Professor at John Jay College in Manhattan and director of the honors program. His book, Human Errors: A Panorama of Our Glitches, from Pointless Bones to Broken Genes, discusses the beauty of our flaws. We are not the well-oiled machines that we think...2020-02-2731 min
Thriving in Medicine: The Physician's Guide to DoctoringA Panorama of Human Glitches Seen in Otolaryngology and Nutrition with Professor Nathan Lents, PhDProfessor Nathan Lents studied biology at St. Louis University and then completed his PhD at St. Louis University’s school of medicine in Pharmacological and Physiological Sciences. PhDs need residencies, too, so he did his postdoctoral training in cancer genomics at NYU and loved New York so much that he stayed and is now a Professor at John Jay College in Manhattan and director of the honors program. His book, Human Errors: A Panorama of Our Glitches, from Pointless Bones to Broken Genes, discusses the beauty of our flaws. We are not the well-oiled machines that we think...2020-02-2335 min
Instant GeniusBrian Switek: How did bones evolve?Brian Switek, the pen name of science writer and fossil fanatic Riley Black. This year she released a book called The Secret Life of Bones: Their Origins, Evolution and Fate (£9.99, Duckworth), which as well as explaining how and why we evolved bones, explains the relationship us humans have with these sturdy struts of osseous tissue.In this week's episode of the Science Focus Podcast, she helpfully explains what a bone is and how they turn into fossils, as well as how they revealed Richard III’s diet, were historically used to justify scientific racism, and why Hollywood is...2019-12-0542 min
The Cerebral Faith PodcastEpisode 49: The Genealogical Adam and Eve - Interview With S. Joshua SwamidassScience has shown that Adam and Eve, if they were real people couldn't have been de novo creations. Science has shown that there was never a population size smaller than 10,000 individuals. We couldn't have all descended from an original couple. Right? Well, contrary to popular belief, you can affirm the de novo Adam and Eve, that all people descended from Adam and Eve, and moreover, that Darwin's theory of evolution (or common ancestry) is true. In this interview, Evan Minton interviews S. Joshua Swamidass of PeacefulScience.org about his soon-to-be-released book "The Genealogical Adam and Eve: The Surprising Science...2019-11-231h 13
Oh No Ross and CarrieRoss Meets Nathan H. Lents: Human Errors EditionRoss sits down at CSICon 2019 with scientist, professor and author Nathan H. Lents to talk about his latest book Human Errors. Find out why we no longer make our own Vitamin C, can't absorb our own B12, and what's up with sinuses, childbirth and junk DNA.2019-11-181h 13
Oh No, Ross and CarrieRoss Meets Nathan H. Lents: Human Errors EditionRoss sits down at CSICon 2019 with scientist, professor and author Nathan H. Lents to talk about his latest book Human Errors. Find out why we no longer make our own Vitamin C, can't absorb our own B12, and what's up with sinuses, childbirth and junk DNA.
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The A&P ProfessorEpisode 54 Intro | TAPP Radio PreviewA brief preview of the upcoming full episode 54, featuring upcoming topics that include a brief discussion of the newly revised A&P Learning Outcomes from HAPS, updates regarding timing of vaccinations, a newly discovered type of neuron that erases old memories, and vaping. There's more... some word dissections and Kevin's recommendation for The A&P Professor Book Club. If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! ...2019-10-1620 min
This World of HumansBreast cancer proliferation and metastasis in miceIn this episode of TWOH, we explore some recent research on the dreaded triple-negative breast cancer. In her research laboratory at Hunter College, Dr. Jill Bargonetti uses mouse models to study breast cancer and in this episode, she discuss some of her recent research on how triple-negative breast cancer cells spread through the body. Metastasis – the spreading of cancer cells beyond their initial site of origin – is a milestone event marking a cancer diagnosis as advanced and usually very serious. Dr. Bargonetti helps break down her recent work.
Learn more about the podcast https://www.visionlearning.com/en/twoh2019-10-0426 min
Instant GeniusWhat happened at Bluedot festival 2019? – Libby Jackson, Tom Shakespeare and Danielle GeorgeIn mid-July this year, science and music lovers alike donned their Wellington boots and rain ponchos and made the journey to Jodrell Bank Observatory for the fourth annual Bluedot festival.The star-studded line-up included Helen Sharman; the first British astronaut, Jim Al-Khalili; science writer and author, an incredible 3-D concert experience from Kraftwerk and the post-punk sounds of New Order.We sent BBC Science Focus’ new editorial assistant Amy Barrett to the festival, where she chatted to a few of the speakers at the event. Not bad for your first week in a new job, eh?2019-07-3136 minThis World of HumansPsychTableThis is a unique episode of TWOH. Instead of speaking with a scientist about a recent paper or study, we will explore a tool that anyone - students and researchers alike - can use to explore research in the field of evolutionary psychology. The tool is called PsychTable and it is designed to foster a collaborative space where psychologists and other scientists can work together to gather, organize, propagate, and critique research related to evolutionary psychology. Joining us on this episode are the two co-creators of PsychTable, Mr. Niruban Balachandran and Dr. Daniel Glass.
Learn more about the podcast https...2019-07-0122 min
Thriving in Medicine: The Physician's Guide to DoctoringHuman Errors: A Panorama of Our Glitches, from Pointless Bones to Broken GenesProfessor Nathan Lents studied biology at St. Louis University and then completed his PhD at St. Louis University’s school of medicine in Pharmacological and Physiological Sciences. PhDs need residencies, too, so he did his postdoctoral training in cancer genomics at NYU and loved New York so much that he stayed and is now a Professor at John Jay College in Manhattan and director of the honors program. He maintains the Human Evolution Blog and his podcast is called This World of Humans. His book, Human Errors: A Panorama of Our Glitches, from Pointless Bones to Broken Genes...2019-06-131h 00This World of HumansHippos and River EcologyIn this episode of TWOH, we explore the unique role the hippos play in the ecology of rivers in Africa. These giant semiaquatic animals are vegetarians and move enormous amounts of organic nutrients from the dry land, where they eat, to the river systems, where they rest and, well, defecate. This has a big impact on the ecology of the rivers. As river flow is reduced due to human needs, that effect is amplified and is leading to a waste disposal problem of sorts. Joining us to discuss his new research on hippos is Dr. Keenan Stears from the University...2019-05-1320 min
Instant GeniusIs gene editing inspiring or terrifying? – Nessa CareyIn 2012, scientists developed a method to edit any part of the human genome, and the implications were astounding. Now, we’re starting to see the technology’s potential; we will soon cure previously untreatable diseases, but at the same time, rogue scientists are experimenting in ways considered unethical by the wider medical community. So where does gene editing go from here?In this week's Science Focus Podcast, Nessa Carey, author of the book Hacking the Code Of Life: How gene editing will rewrite our futures (£12.99, Icon) explains how gene editing was developed, how it works, and why it hold...2019-04-2533 min
Bar Crawl RadioBCR #16: UWS Margarita CrawlThis was a first for Bar Crawl Radio -- A Real Bar Crawl -- three bars -- three conversations -- in one late afternoon crawl on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. We had a tight schedule -- 30 minutes of recording and then a rush to the next bar. We had to put together a small recording kit that could be re-assembled quickly ...Zoom MP3 recorderThree mics and portable mic standsThree headsetsPortable headphone ampLot's of cable and extra batteries... and we headed off >>>At Gabriela's we had one regular and one frozen "Margie" -- my mai...2019-04-031h 12
The Prism PodcastThe Prism Podcast - Episode 101Dr. Nathan Lents discusses his book Human Errors: A Panorama of Our Glitches, from Pointless Bones to Broken Genes about how evolution did just enough to get each generation to the next round of life. Lots of weird things happened along the way. Also, Clay and Grant discuss their secret trip to Skull Island. Shhhhh.2019-03-0500 minThis World of HumansHuman Errors: The Beauty of ImperfectionIn this episode of TWOH, we flip the tables. Professor Nathan H. Lents, usually the host of TWOH, is interviewed by Sam Anderson about his new book, Human Errors: A Panorama of our Glitches, from Pointless Bones to Broken Genes. The book is a tour through the quirks, glitches, and imperfections throughout the human body and mind and the interesting things that they reveal about our evolutionary past.
Learn more about the book https://thehumanevolutionblog.com/book-human-errors/
Learn more about the podcast https://www.visionlearning.com/en/twoh2019-03-0428 minThis World of HumansTaurine, Addiction, and the BrainThis episode of TWOH explores the incredibly complicated research on taurine, the amino acid supplement commonly found in energy drinks. Dr. Kaliris Salas-Ramirez explores the many affects of taurine on the central nervous system of rodents and has made surprising discoveries when it comes to addiction, memory, and other cognitive functions. The effects of taurine appear to be widely different effects based on age, sex, and interaction with other drugs. The theme of this fascinating episode is: It's complicated.
Learn more https://www.visionlearning.com/en/twoh2018-11-1223 minScience VsVegans: Are They Right?Do vegans have a right to be so smug? This week we find out whether it really is better for the environment, and our bodies, to go vegan. We speak to environmental researcher Joseph Poore, historian Prof. Connie Hilliard, anthropologist Prof. Katharine Milton, and nutrition researcher Prof. Roman Pawlak.Check out the transcript right here: http://bit.ly/2OeFye7Selected references: Joseph’s study comparing 40,000 different farmsConnie’s paper comparing countries that consume more or less dairyA big review of calcium intake and fracture riskThis report on the influence of the dairy industryKatie’s paper on the...2018-09-2831 minThis World of HumansAttraction and Mate ChoiceThis episode of TWOH explores the issue of romantic and sexual attraction, an important field of study within psychology. Joining us is Dr. Daniel Conroy-Beam from the University of California at Santa Barbara who is the author of a new study in this field. Dr. Conroy-Beam has developed a new computational method for understanding how the various components of attraction combine in the human brain to a single feeling of attraction.
Learn more https://www.visionlearning.com/en/twoh2018-09-2426 min
Innovation HubFull Show: Body TalkFirst, if you think about the design of the human body, it’s not actually all that intelligent. We have tailbones, but no tails. We swallow food through the same tube we use to breathe. And don’t get us started on tonsils. Biologist Nathan Lents explains these human errors.
Then, P.T. Barnum is probably best known for his outrageous exhibits and larger-than-life personality. But he also shaped our idea of what it means to be an American.
Finally, can someone really be guilty of committing a crime if their brain isn’t fully develo...2018-08-1749 minInnovation HubWhat’s Wrong With Our Bodies?Humans have a tailbone for a tail we don’t have, wisdom teeth that don’t fit in our mouths, and tonsils that only seem to cause problems. Each of these “mistakes” can tell us a little bit about how we evolved and why we were so successful in spite of these flaws. We talk about our body’s quirks with biologist Nathan Lents, author of “Human Errors: A Panorama of Our Glitches, from Pointless Bones to Broken Genes.”2018-08-1717 min
Something You Should KnowUnderstanding the Flaws in Your Evolution & The Story Behind Some of the Coolest Toys EverA lot of things about you determine how likable you are but there are a few simple techniques to make you appear more likable instantly. I start this episode with three ways, according to Psychology Today, that will make you more likable to others when you meet them. And they aren’t what you probably think. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/let-their-words-do-the-talking/201107/get-anyone-you-instantly-guaranteed-1
Evolution is what got us to where we are today. But the evolutionary road we have traveled to get here is a bumpy one. Biology professor Nathan Lents author of the book, Human Error: A Panorama of...2018-07-1247 min
Something You Should KnowUnderstanding the Flaws in Your Evolution & The Story Behind Some of the Coolest Toys EverA lot of things about you determine how likable you are but there are a few simple techniques to make you appear more likable instantly. I start this episode with three ways, according to Psychology Today, that will make you more likable to others when you meet them. And they aren’t what you probably think. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/let-their-words-do-the-talking/201107/get-anyone-you-instantly-guaranteed-1
Evolution is what got us to where we are today. But the evolutionary road we have traveled to get here is a bumpy one. Biology professor Nathan Lents author of the book, Human Error: A Panorama of...2018-07-1248 min
Something You Should KnowUnderstanding the Flaws in Your Evolution & The Story Behind Some of the Coolest Toys EverA lot of things about you determine how likable you are but there are a few simple techniques to make you appear more likable instantly. I start this episode with three ways, according to Psychology Today, that will make you more likable to others when you meet them. And they aren’t what you probably think. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/let-their-words-do-the-talking/201107/get-anyone-you-instantly-guaranteed-1
Evolution is what got us to where we are today. But the evolutionary road we have traveled to get here is a bumpy one. Biology professor Nathan Lents author of the book, Human Error: A Panorama of...2018-07-1243 min
Something You Should KnowUnderstanding the Flaws in Your Evolution & The Story Behind Some of the Coolest Toys EverA lot of things about you determine how likable you are but there are a few simple techniques to make you appear more likable instantly. I start this episode with three ways, according to Psychology Today, that will make you more likable to others when you meet them. And they aren’t what you probably think. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/let-their-words-do-the-talking/201107/get-anyone-you-instantly-guaranteed-1
Evolution is what got us to where we are today. But the evolutionary road we have traveled to get here is a bumpy one. Biology professor Nathan Lents author of the book, Human Error: A Panorama of...2018-07-1247 min
Something You Should KnowUnderstanding the Flaws in Your Evolution & The Story Behind Some of the Coolest Toys EverA lot of things about you determine how likable you are but there are a few simple techniques to make you appear more likable instantly. I start this episode with three ways, according to Psychology Today, that will make you more likable to others when you meet them. And they aren’t what you probably think. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/let-their-words-do-the-talking/201107/get-anyone-you-instantly-guaranteed-1Evolution is what got us to where we are today. But the evolutionary road we have traveled to get here is a bumpy one. Biology professor Nathan Lents author of the book, Human Er...2018-07-1248 min
Instant GeniusEverything that's wrong with the human bodyWe like to think of ourselves as highly evolved, well-adapted creatures, but our retinas face backwards, we have too many bones in our wrists, and at least half our genome is junk. Biologist Nathan Lents explains what we can learn from our flaws. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2018-06-1334 minThis World of HumansHate Crimes and Suicide in LGBT AdolescentsThis episode of TWOH explores the relationship between LGBT-targeted hate crimes in a given neighborhood and suicide among LGBT adolescents in that same neighborhood. Joining us is Dr. Dustin Duncan, a spatial epidemiologist from New York University, who explains the science of how this kind of public health research is carried out. Dr. Duncan and his colleagues hypothesized that high prevalence of hate crimes directed at the LGBT population would cause an increase in suicide attempts and suicidal ideation and then conducted a groundbreaking study in Boston, MA that confirmed that hypothesis.
Learn more https://www.visionlearning.com/en/twoh2018-05-0121 minInnovation HubWhat’s Wrong With Our Bodies?Humans have a tailbone for a tail we don’t have, wisdom teeth that don’t fit in our mouths, and tonsils that only seem to cause problems. Each of these “mistakes” can tell us a little bit about how we evolved and why we were so successful in spite of these flaws. We talk about our body’s quirks with biologist Nathan Lents, author of “Human Errors: A Panorama of Our Glitches, from Pointless Bones to Broken Genes.”2018-04-0619 minThis World of HumansChildren and LyingThis episode of TWOH focuses on when, how, and why children tell lies. We all begin life as perfectly honest little babies, but as our brains develop more complexity, we discover that we don't always have to tell the truth. Our guest is Dr. Angela Crossman, chair of the Psychology Department at John Jay College and a developmental psychologist who focused on truthfulness in children. While she often focuses specifically on how to best prepare children for honest eyewitness testimony in court, she also studies lying and truthfulness more generally. Her research group recently published an article that looks at...2018-02-1222 minThis World of HumansDetecting Natural SelectionThis episode of TWOH discusses a new technique designed to detect spots in our genome that have been under recent natural selection. The human lineage and the chimpanzee lineage split around 7 million years ago and, during that time, we have accumulated very few genetic differences despite our very big physical and mental differences. Therefore, discovering and exploring the few genetic differences between humans and chimpanzees is key to understanding what makes us human. Helping us make sense of this complicated work is one of the authors of the study, Dr. Michael C. Campbell from Howard University.
Learn more https://www...2018-01-0822 minThis World of HumansImmigration and CrimeThis episode features a recent meta-study combining the results of many similar studies analyzing the effect of immigration on crime rates. Joining us are Dr. Charis Kubrin from the University of California at Irvine and Dr. Daniel Stageman from John Jay College (CUNY).
Learn more https://www.visionlearning.com/en/twoh2017-12-1118 minThis World of HumansAging and Relationships in Rhesus MonkeysThis episode features a new study examining the value of social relationships in Rhesus monkeys as they age. This work was published by a group of animal behavior scientists including Dr. Angelina Ruiz-Lambides from the University of Puerto Rico and Dr. Lauren Brent from the University of Exeter. This research took place at the Caribbean Primate Research Center on Cayo Santiago, off the coast of Puerto Rico. Since this interviewed was recorded, the CPRC, like the rest of Puerto Rico, suffered devastating damage and is now struggling to rebuild. Please help if you can.
Learn more https://www.visionlearning.com...2017-11-2720 minThis World of HumansTraffic Pollution and Children’s ChromosomesThis episode features a recent study showing that air pollution from automobiles can cause shortening of teloimeres, the extreme ends of chromosomes, in children and adolescents. This work was published by Professor John Balmes from the University of California at San Francisco and was conducted on children and adolescents in Fresno, California.
Learn more https://www.visionlearning.com/en/twoh2017-11-1318 minThis World of HumansLabor Conditions and Patient HealthThis episode features a recent study linking the working conditions of low-wage healthcare workers and the health outcomes of their patients. TWOH host Nathan Lents interviews one of the main authors of this study, Dr. Grace Sembajwe of the CUNY School of Public Health. Professor Sembajwe explains why providing family-supportive and flexible policies for healthcare workers actually improves health outcomes for the patients they serve.
Learn more https://www.visionlearning.com/en/twoh2017-10-2918 minThis World of HumansJunk DNAThis episode of This World of Humans features an interview with Professor Dan Graur, from the University of Houston, who has just published a new article estimating that at least 75% of our DNA has no function whatsoever. The issue of so-called “Junk DNA” is a controversial one, with scientists passionately disagreeing about exactly which parts of our genome do function, and how, and which parts do nothing at all. TWOH host Nathan H. Lents interviews Dan Graur, a leading expert on genome evolution, about junk DNA and his recent paper.
Learn more https://www.visionlearning.com/en/twoh2017-10-1021 min
The Why FactorThe Family TreeMike Williams asks why so many people are obsessed with discovering their family origins and also learns new things about his own ancestors along the way. Genealogy is a growing phenomenon driven by the digitisation of old paper records, websites offering to DNA test your saliva for $100 and TV shows like Who Do You Think You Are, which explore celebrities family histories.But what does spending hours, weeks and – in some cases – years trying to discover names or dates that might reveal the identity of someone related to us hundreds of years ago say about us? And, what...2016-11-1817 min