Tag: evolution
Will the Octopus Ever Find Its Place in the Evolutionary Tree?
New finds in genetics and neuroscience both shed light and deepen the puzzle of the almost “alien” species.
Could Evolution Give Us Free Will?
From one corner we learn that free will could possibly exist, provided that it is materialized or, if you like “evolutionized.”
Is Intelligent Design Compatible with Evolutionary Theory? A Theologian Weighs In
Of course, a critic might worry that Kojonen’s model violates Ockham’s razor. Why posit two explanations when only one will do?
“Long Story” Sunday: Why Homology Can’t Be Used as Evidence for Evolution
How has your weekend been so far? There’s still time to spice it up with a little laughter and learning.
The Best and Worst Heuristics for Biological Discovery
“We don’t know what this structure does, so it probably does nothing. Remember, evolution produces a lot of non-functional debris.”