Category: Science
Darwin and the “Eyre Affair”: A Speculative Tale
October 7, 1865, saw a revolt break out in Jamaica in which 18 officials and militia men were killed by members of the freed black population.
Let’s Help Harvard Understand Intelligent Design
It was disappointing to see the inaccurate representation of ID, along with the poor scientific epistemology.
The Role of Learning in the Honey Bee Waggle Dance
Learning is largely a programmed behavior, governed by a type of algorithm, particularly for animals with limited cognitive ability.
Pushing Insect Welfare
Of course, we know that insects are not inanimate. A fly senses when you try to swat it.
Darwin and Agassiz: An Imaginary Picture
Given the close relationship Louis Agassiz shared with pro-slavery factions in the South, Desmond and Moore focus much on Darwin’s relationship with Agassiz.