Sep 12, 2016

Why Did Sociology Declare Independence From Biology (And Can They Be Reunited)? An Interview with Russell Schutt

Jul 19, 2016

Revolutionary biology: Evolutionary biology and ecology of cancer summer school supports a growing field

The opportunities for applying formal tools from evolutionary biology and ecology to cancer are vast, a fact that was recognized by pioneers in the field of evolution and cancer, many of whom came together in at the Wellcome Genome Campus to teach at the EBEC summer school. And if this summer school is any indication, this initially very quiet evolution revolution in cancer biology is starting to get rowdy.

Jul 11, 2016

When the Strong Outbreed the Weak: An Interview with William Muir

Muir’s experiments reveal a tremendous naiveté in the idea that creating a good society is merely a matter of selecting the “best” individuals. A good society requires members working together to create what cannot be produced alone, or at least to refrain from exploiting each other.

Jun 29, 2016

The Origin of The Extended Evolutionary Synthesis: An Interview with Massimo Pigliucci

Are we witnessing a new synthesis for evolutionary theory?

May 30, 2016

Evolutionary Biology’s Master Craftsman: An Interview with Richard Lenski

An interview with Richard Lenski, who has become world renowned for presiding over the longest running evolutionary experiment of all time, on the bacterium E. coli, which has now exceeded 65,000 generations.

Mar 2, 2016

When Democracy Meets the Ghost of Evolution: Why Short Presidents Have Vanished

Size matters in politics: America hasn’t seen a president shorter than 5’7” since William McKinley. A main culprit, unbeknownst to many, comes from voters’ cognitive biases—the work of evolution. And the conundrum took a theatrical turn early this year when Marco Rubio, a Republican presidential hopeful, was spotted wearing a pair of new boots. #bootgate

Feb 22, 2016

Was Hitler a Darwinian? No! No! No!

Robert J. Richards examines the widely held view that Darwinian thinking was somehow responsible for the atrocities of the Hitler regime during World War II.

Feb 19, 2016

The five most common misunderstandings about evolution

Given its huge success in describing the natural world for the past 150 years, the theory of evolution is remarkably misunderstood.

Dec 28, 2015

Let’s find a compromise between group selection and the selfish gene

The sooner we begin to cooperate within the scientific discipline, the sooner the theory of evolution will be stronger than ever.

Sep 2, 2015

Social Darwinism: Myth and Reality

Jul 5, 2015

Truth and Reconciliation for Social Darwinism

The term "Social Darwinism" is associated primarily with the moral justification of inequality, resulting in policies such as withholding welfare for the poor, colonialism, eugenics, and genocide. We would like to confront this legacy directly.

Jun 23, 2015

The Social Construction of Evolutionary Biology

May 18, 2015

What Business Cycles Can Teach Us About Evolution

May 10, 2015

Evolutionary Biology’s Eagle Scout: E.O. Wilson

Apr 27, 2015

Mopping Up Final Opposition To Group Selection

Apr 9, 2015

Beyond Genetic Evolution. A Conversation With Eva Jablonka

Feb 9, 2015

Using Evolution To Address Global Challenges. An Unfinished Synthesis

Feb 9, 2015

On Darwin’s Birthday, We Appreciate Just How Radical Darwin’s Idea Was

Feb 1, 2015

Challenge To Kin Selectionists. Explain This!

Jan 4, 2015

Can Hermaphrodites Teach Us What It Means To Be Male?

If there is a simple lesson about sex that the vinegar worm can teach us, it's that sex is never simple.

Jan 1, 2015

Richard Dawkins, Edward O. Wilson, and the Consensus of the Many

Dec 26, 2014

Don't Blame The Chimps! Who's Responsible For The Lethal Aggression In Sierra Leone's Chimpanzees?

Oct 23, 2014

Pioneers Of Evolution: David Sloan Wilson

Nov 24, 2013

Theory of Cooperation—Generous Strategies Win the Darwinian Contest After All

From extortion to to generosity, evolution in the prisoner's dilemmaThe eternal struggle between cooperative and selfish social strategies takes place on the playing field of theoretical models in addition to the real world. The prisoner's dilemma is a favorite model for exploring advantages and pitfalls of cooperation.

May 28, 2013

Seeking Sasquatch With Science

A sizable amount of publically available data exists that organizes and quantifies Bigfoot sightings.

Feb 18, 2013

Origins Of Alcohol Consumption Traced To Ape Ancestor

Eating fermented fruit off the ground may have paved way for ability to digest ethanol.

Feb 15, 2013

Genetic Variation Helped Humans Evolve, Adapt To Climate Changes

Two studies have uncovered two intriguing human adaptive traits.

Feb 12, 2013

Applying Evolution

The sheer diversity of life shows us that there are multiple ways to solve a problem: animals have evolved different ways to ensure safety.

Feb 9, 2013

Taking a Poke at Pokemon

A very real phylogeny of the very fake Pokémon creatures.

Feb 8, 2013

It Takes a Thief to Catch a Thief: The Evolution of Selfishness

A healthy dose of a few selfish individuals in a community of altruistic individuals can benefit the whole group.

Feb 6, 2013

From Dark Hearts Comes The Kindness of Mankind

The kind­ness of mankind most likely devel­oped from our more sin­is­ter and self-serving ten­den­cies.

Feb 5, 2013

Monogamous Birds Read Partner’s Food Desires

Male Eurasian Jays in committed relationships are able to share food with their female partner according to her current desire.

Feb 5, 2013

Ravens Know How to Make a Point

Scientists have found that wild ravens make gestures, a feat even most primates can’t manage.

Feb 5, 2013

New Study Suggests Neanderthals Died Out Earlier, Did Not Coexist With Modern Humans

If true, the study, casts doubt on the idea that modern humans and Neanderthals co-existed.

Feb 4, 2013

Darwin’s Birds Get New Look

The new work supports Darwin’s original claim that all pigeon breeds descend from the rock pigeon.

Feb 2, 2013

Can Plants Be Altruistic?

Now, a study led by the University of Colorado Boulder suggests some plants are altruistic too.

Feb 2, 2013

Why Dogs Are Smarter Than Cats

Research in recent years has finally revealed the genius of dogs.

Feb 1, 2013

Pigeon DNA Proves Darwin Right

Genome sequencing supports theory that all domestic breeds descend from wild rock dove.

Jan 30, 2013

Cultural Evolution Changes Bird Song

Thanks to cultural evolution, male Savannah sparrows are changing their tune, partly to attract “the ladies.”

Jan 29, 2013

Come Into My Parlour

A strange example of co-operative behaviour in arachnids.

Jan 28, 2013

Dung beetles guided by Milky Way

Beatles that navigate by using the stars.

Jan 21, 2013

Can Neanderthals Be Brought Back from the Dead?

Would cloning a Neanderthal be a desirable thing to do?

Jan 10, 2013

Can Our Pruney Fingers Help Us Build Better Rain Treads?

This universality already suggests that there could be a good evolutionary reason for pruney fingers.

Jan 7, 2013

Bonobos Share With Strangers Before Acquaintances

Building a social network and making new friends as valuable as food.

Jan 6, 2013

Are We Born With a Sense of Fairness?

Does fairness come standard with every newborn, or is it something that we (hopefully) develop as we mature?

Jan 5, 2013

Will Biomimicry Offer a Way Forward, Post-Sandy?

The emerging science of biomimicry offers a way forward.

Jan 5, 2013

Scientists Breed Big-Brained Guppies to Demonstrate Evolution’s Trade-offs

Scientists have long suspected that big brains come with an evolutionary price.

Jan 2, 2013

Restless Genes

If an urge to explore rises in us innately, perhaps its foundation lies within our genome.

Dec 27, 2012

Exercise and the Ever-Smarter Human Brain

The role of physical endurance in shaping humankind.

Dec 13, 2012

Origin Of Life: New Study Spotlights Not Chemistry But How Living Things Store, Process Information

Scientists trying to unravel the mystery of life's origins have been looking at it the wrong way, a new study argues.