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FOF #2445 – The Biology of Homosexuality

You only have to look at ancient art and writings to know that among human beings, same-sex attraction has existed across time and cultures. But in our culture, studying homosexuality comes with a lot of baggage so it’s difficult making sense of why so many of us are gay.

oday, scientist Vince Gabrielle joins us to take a look at the sexy science of homosexuality

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Science Facts & Fiction 7 years ago 1

FOF #1851 – Survival of the Most Fabulous

About half of Americans reject evolution, the scientific idea that explains how all life on earth came to be. And the other half doesn’t really get it either, thinking that nature is a cruel bully that delivers wedgies of oblivion to the weak and meek.

Does anyone really get what evolution is all about? Today comedian Brian Sweeney joins us to take a look at common misconceptions homo sapiens have about evolution, and all the crazy ways it’s been portrayed in popular culture.

Posted in: Podcast 11 years ago 1

FOF #1634 – If You Were Any Prettier, You’d Be Dead

Did you know that people who have more symmetrical faces get looked over for jobs, taller folks die sooner, people and attractive folks, in general, are less fertile?

Today we take a look at some physical obstacles that you may think are holding you back, could actually be saving your life.

There’s a Little Neanderthal in Some of Us

As it turns out, the Neanderthals didn’t just die off, they became part of some people’s genes. Scientists have found that genomes of 1% to 4% of people in Eurasia come from Neanderthals. The reason […]

Posted in: News & Rumors 14 years ago 0

There’s Science Behind Your Gayness

Potential Evolutionary Role for Same-Sex Attraction ScienceDaily (Feb. 4, 2010) — Male homosexuality doesn’t make complete sense from an evolutionary point of view. It appears that the trait is heritable, but because homosexual men are […]

Posted in: News & Rumors 14 years ago 3

Killer Whales Sick of Each Other

The killer whales could be at an early stage of becoming two separate species. Two types of killer whales have been discovered living in the waters around the UK. They are noted for having different […]

Posted in: Animals 14 years ago 0