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With acuity, humor, and respect for human diversity, The Shortest History of Sex reveals where the many facets of our sexuality—chemical, anatomical, behavioral, social—come from. Chasing down our evolutionary family tree, from the first aquatic creatures to primate societies, David Baker sheds light on our baffling array of passions, impulses, and fetishes, and guides us toward a clear understanding of one of the deepest, most abiding forces of human nature.

In this thrilling history, David Baker captures the longest possible time span—from the Big Bang to the present day—in an astonishingly concise retelling. His impressive timeline includes the "rise of complexity" in the cosmos and the creation of the first atoms; the origin of all galaxies, stars, and our solar system; and the evolution of life on Earth, from tiny single-celled organisms to human beings.

We’re pulling back the curtain on scientific discovery, taking you beyond the data and into the heart of what drives innovation today. Hosted by Professor David Baker, The Baker Lab Podcast invites you to hear from real people at the forefront of biology, chemistry, physics, and AI. Their personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs reveal that there are many ways of becoming and being a scientist. From moments of doubt to breakthroughs that change everything, these stories prove that great science isn’t just about what you find—it’s about who you become along the way.Protein design ...