Evolution Courses and Certifications

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

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

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

The Rhetoric of Intelligent Design

Explore the persuasive strategies used by Intelligent Design proponents and their impact on science education and public understanding of evolution.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Life: Its Origin and Place in the Universe by Sanjay Jain

Explore the origin and evolution of life, from prebiotic Earth to complex organisms, and its place in the universe. Gain insights into emergence, self-organization, and cosmic significance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Endless Forms Most Beautiful by Shannon Olsson

Explore the evolution of species through the story of a fly, from Darwin's time to modern virtual reality experiments, revealing how small brain changes lead to new species formation.

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

Thomas Evans

Vertebrate Evolution I

Explore the foundations of evolution, organism relatedness, and key concepts like homology, phylogeny, and cladograms in this introductory lecture.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Sexual Selection in Females by Kavita Isvaran

Explores sexual selection in females, challenging traditional male-focused views. Examines evidence from various species, discussing competition, signaling, and aggression in female mating strategies.

• YouTube
• 37 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

Linnean Society

Unpacking the Evolution of Homosexuality - Debunking Evolutionary Theories

Explore evolutionary theories of homosexuality, debunking common misconceptions and examining the interplay between life sciences and human sciences in understanding this complex topic.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• 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

Reptiles on Islands - Gecko Stories from the Indian Ocean Islands

Explore gecko evolution and biodiversity in Indian Ocean islands. Uncover complex colonization histories and speciation patterns through fascinating reptile studies across diverse archipelagos.

• YouTube
• 59 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

Linnean Society

Between Wallace's Lines: Annotations from a Personal Library

Explore Alfred Russel Wallace's personal library annotations, revealing insights into his scientific views, interests, and interactions with 19th-century contemporaries like Darwin and Huxley.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Evolution of Variants - Mutation Limited or Selection Limited

Explore the dynamics of variant evolution in infectious diseases, examining mutation and selection limitations to understand pathogen adaptation and spread.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video