From the archive: Do we need a new theory of evolution? – podcast | Evolution

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.

This week, from 2022: A new wave of scientists argues that mainstream evolutionary theory needs an urgent overhaul. Their opponents have dismissed them as misguided careerists – and the conflict may determine the future of biology

By Stephen Buranyi. Read by Andrew McGregor