Bite: An Incisive History of Teeth from Hagfish to Humans

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by Bill Schutt · 2024

A popular-science history of teeth that traces their evolution and diversity from ancient vertebrates and hagfish to modern humans. Zoologist Bill Schutt explores how teeth shaped vertebrate success, drawing on examples ranging from fang blennies and vipers to prehistoric crocodiles and Neanderthals.

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The episode pairs a reality check on futuristic technology with a history of teeth, showing how design, biology, and everyday behavior shape what lasts.
Oct 3, 2026 · 53 min

1 episode featuring Bite: An Incisive History of Teeth from Hagfish to Humans

Why tomorrow’s technology keeps missing its deadline