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Interview: Evolution of New Species, Venom, Wings, and More with Sean B. Carroll

1hr 24m 09s

How does evolution invent entirely new things, like limbs, wings, and venom? Evolutionary biologist Sean B. Carroll joins us to reveal the hidden rules behind nature’s creativity and the genetic toolkit that makes it possible.

Aired: 12/04/25
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