Evolution
Why Social Science Needs Evolutionary Theory
Evolutionary theory has the potential to transform education and, through it, society.
Larry David and the Game Theory of Anonymous Donations
What your generosity signals about you.
New Giant Viruses Further Blur the Definition of Life
A newfound pair of giant viruses have massive genomes and the most complete resources for building proteins ever seen in the viral world. They have refreshed the debate about the origins of these parasites.
What Does David Attenborough Really Think of Darwin?
A casual viewer of nature documentaries might surmise that the man was hired to narrate the scripts merely because he’s got a great voice.
Evolution Saves Species From “Kill the Winner” Disasters
Modelers find evidence that a combination of competition, predation, and evolution will push ecosystems toward species diversity anywhere in the universe.
New Bird Species Arises From Hybrids, as Scientists Watch
The rapid, unorthodox emergence of a new finch in the Galápagos hints that speciation isn’t rare. New hybrid species may quietly appear and disappear without anyone noticing.
Why Hasn’t Evolution Made Another Platypus?
The debate over whether evolution is predictable or haphazard.