This Veritasium video unpacks the core of evolution—starting with why poop smells bad, the origins of life, gene mutations and evolutionary simulations, then diving into natural selection, kin selection and Richard Dawkins’ “Selfish Gene” idea. Through clear visuals and expert insights (including Dr. Jack Szostak, Dr. John Sutherland and others), it shows how traits get passed on and how simple rules drive complex biological change.
Sponsored by Hostinger and packed with extra resources (molecular modelling kits, a tabletop game pre-launch, reading links), the episode makes evolutionary biology engaging and approachable, backed by stunning footage (penguin chicks, lab demos) and a wealth of referenced research.
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