Libel laws silence scientists
Sep 21, 2009

by Richard Dawkins It is a lamentable observation that because of the way our laws are skewed toward the plaintiff, London has become the libel capital of the world. Litigants are coming to England from another country to sue people who live in a third country over a book that was published in a fourth …

Richard Dawkins: Saddles and Domes: Evolution of the Giant Tortoises
Sep 18, 2009

Richard Dawkins explains how and why the Giant Tortoises of Galapagos evolved on each of the different islands. He shows how the different shell shapes evolved to help the tortoises adapt to environments on the different islands. Download: iPhone: http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/SaddlesAndDomes%20-%20iPhone.m4v 720p HD: http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/SaddlesAndDomes-720.mov Get the RDF TV podcast through iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=331182596 “In May 2007 Josh …

Richard Dawkins: Insurance Policy: Two Eggs, One Survivor
Sep 9, 2009

Richard Dawkins explains the related egg-laying habits of Nazca Boobies, Blue Footed Boobies and Gannetts. These evolved adaptations may seem cruel to us, but the genes for these varying insurance policies get passed on through the surviving chicks to future generations. Download Quicktime: iPhone: http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/Gannetts-Boobies-iphone%20-%20iPhone.m4v 720p HD: http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/Gannetts-Boobies-720web.mov Get the RDF TV podcast through iTunes! …

The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution – Richard Dawkins #1 Bestseller Available Now
Sep 3, 2009

#1 Bestseller in Britain! #1 Bestseller in Australia! #1 Bestseller in Ireland! #1 Bestseller in Canada! Richard Dawkins gives an introduction to his new book “The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution.” He explains why this book was necessary, and what readers can expect from this highly-anticipated work. The book is available now …

Richard Dawkins: Distribution of Life: The Iguanas of GalĂĄpagos
Aug 27, 2009

Richard Dawkins explains how the distribution of life on Earth’s continents and islands is exactly as we should expect if life evolved, and exactly how we should NOT expect if it had been created. Download Quicktime version (480p): http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c116791/Iguanas-of-Galapagos.mov (720p HD): http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c116791/Iguanas-of-Galapagos-720web.mov Get the RDF TV podcast through iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=331182596 “In May 2007 Josh and …

Richard Dawkins: Vestigial Organs: The Wings of the Flightless Cormorant
Jul 29, 2009

Richard Dawkins explains how vestigial organs like the stubby wings of the Flightless Cormorant were one of Darwin’s key arguments for Evolution. Download Quicktime version (720p HD): http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c116791/flightless-cormorants.mov Get the RDF TV podcast through iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=331182596 “In May 2007 Josh and I were among those who went to Galapagos with a large group from the …

Richard Dawkins: Hawaii as a Nursery of Evolution – Nebraska Vignettes #6
Jul 24, 2009

Richard Dawkins shows how the relatively young island chain of Hawaii acts as a nursery of evolution as it moves over a volcanic hotspot in the Pacific Ocean, generating new islands. He shows how Drosophila flies have diverged on the different islands, driven by sexual selection. Download Quicktime version (720p HD): http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c116791/Hawaii5.mov Get the RDF …

Richard Dawkins: Diatoms: The Evolution of a New Species – Nebraska Vignettes #5
Jul 21, 2009

Richard Dawkins explains how microscopic algae called Diatoms uniquely evolved in Yellowstone Lake. Download Quicktime version (720p HD): http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c116791/Diatoms3.mov Get the RDF TV podcast through iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=331182596 If you enjoy the video, and would like to help us make more videos like this, please consider donating $1 (or any other amount you’d like) to The …

Richard Dawkins: Comparing the Human and Chimpanzee Genomes – Nebraska Vignettes #3
Jul 15, 2009

Richard Dawkins shows just how similar the Human and Chimpanzee genomes really are, with the help of a great visual from the University of Nebraska Museum. Download Quicktime version (720p HD): http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c116791/Humans-chimps4.mov Get the RDF TV podcast through iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=331182596 If you enjoy the video, and would like to help us make more videos like …

Richard Dawkins: Ants that farm, compost and weed – Nebraska Vignettes #4
Jul 15, 2009

Richard Dawkins explains how fungus-farming ants from Central and South America make their living. Download Quicktime version (720p HD): http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c116791/Ants4.mov Get the RDF TV podcast through iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=331182596 If you enjoy the video, and would like to help us make more videos like this, please consider donating $1 (or any other amount you’d like) to …

Richard Dawkins: Why are there still Chimpanzees? – Nebraska Vignettes #2
Jul 15, 2009

Richard Dawkins clears up the misunderstanding of Evolution that is all too common: If we descended from Chimpanzees, then why are there still Chimpanzees? Dawkins explains that we DID NOT descend from Chimpanzees—we both share a common ancestor. Download Quicktime version (720p HD): http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c116791/Still-Chimpanzees4.mov Get the RDF TV podcast through iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=331182596 If you enjoy …

Richard Dawkins: Show me the intermediate fossils! – Nebraska Vignettes #1
Jul 14, 2009

Richard Dawkins shows how whales evolved from a cloven-hoofed ancestor, and reveals whales’ closest modern-day cousin. Download Quicktime version (720p HD): http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c116791/Whale-Intermediates-v4.mov Get the RDF TV podcast through iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=331182596 If you enjoy the video, and would like to help us make more videos like this, please consider donating $1 (or any other amount you’d …