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New journal tackles the nexus between science and diplomacy.

A 100-million-year-old fossil flower indicates tulip trees diverged from their close relatives magnolias long ago - the tulip tree was a sight probably enjoyed by the dinosaurs.

In the spirit of science as a process of constructive disagreement, ETVOL is pleased to feature Jerry Coyne's response.

A joint research project conducted at UNIL and EPFL enabled the scientists to follow the evolution of communication in 100 group

A disagreement between the twin giants of genetic theory.

Evolution in schools and politics, fly speciation, evolutionary psychology, and group vs kin selection

Terrorism is used by those who do not have the means to pursue more conventional or moderate strategies to achieve their goals.

Knowing how to send and interpret signals is an essential part of both diplomacy and war.

Looking for deeper explanations that tap into evolutionary motives.

The core idea is to use insights from biology and evolution to tackle an empirical challenge we face in the real worldThe Natural Security project uses similar evolutionary principles to offer a fresh perspective on our understanding of security threats, as well as to design effective responses to those threats. While evolution may seem to be a simplistic paradigm, especially applied to complex issues such as human conflict, this simplicity is its power.

What is the fundamental nature of human morality? Will knowing this help improve our societies?