Episode 79: March 2022

Chapters

1. 0:35

   Pregnancy and evolution

   A unique set of genes influences human pregnancy and birth
   
2. 7:49

   A taste for cereals

   Hunter-gatherers in the Balkans were consuming wild cereal grains before the arrival of agriculture
   
3. 15:50

   The ultraviolet secrets of sunflowers

   Patterns of ultraviolet pigments in sunflowers can attract pollinators and reduce water loss.
   
   
4. 20:32

   Sea-borne cancers

   A contagious cancer in clams has been shown to jump species.
   
5. 28:17

   Advocating responsible behaviours across science

   The eLife Ambassadors Programme brings scientists together and empowers them to make changes