It's Okay to Be Smart: What Is Impossible in Evolution?
Could humans ever evolve to have wings? This episode explores how evolution actually works, and how it doesn't. Part of the "It's Okay to Be Smart" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 19 minutes 27 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Biology, Evolution, Physiology
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 2021
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: It's Okay to Be Smart
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