If You Don’t Understand This, You Don’t Understand Evolution

Derek Muller’s Veritasium video (sponsored by Hostinger) walks you through the nuts and bolts of evolution—from the smelly question of why poop stinks to the molecular origins of life, gene mutation, natural selection and inheritance. You’ll learn how simulations bring evolution to life, why kin selection matters and how Richard Dawkins’ “Selfish Gene” concept ties it all together.

Along the way, top scientists like Jack Szostak, John Sutherland and Joanna Masel chime in, and there are handy timestamps so you can skip straight to the bit you need. Plus, shout-outs to cool labs, gorgeous penguin footage, behind-the-scenes credits and a plug for Snatoms (the magnetic molecular modeling kit) keep things fun.

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