Alejandra Pascual-Garrido

Primatologist working at the University of Oxford and the University of the Algarve who conducts long-term field research at Gombe National Park on chimpanzee behaviour, especially termite fishing.

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Oct 10, 2025 • 43min

How Jane Goodall changed the world; How the universe ends; How “selfish sperm” affect male fertility

Primatologist Alejandra Pascual-Garrido shares her experiences working alongside Jane Goodall, highlighting her groundbreaking research on chimpanzee tool use and lifelong advocacy for conservation. The discussion shifts to theoretical astrophysicist Katie Mack as she explores fascinating cosmic scenarios for the universe's end, from heat death to dark energy implications. Finally, insights on how older fathers' aging sperm mutations can impact offspring health reveal surprising risks and the phenomenon of 'selfish sperm' driving genetic issues.

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