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david p. barash

The Wild World of Threats

Animals, including us, evolved to bluster and bluff at their peril.

January 19, 2022

Life Beyond Human Has to Play by the Rules

A zoologist explains why complex life anywhere depends on natural selection.

March 17, 2021

Just Because It’s Natural Doesn’t Mean It’s Good

We are well advised to not lose track of evolution’s dark side.

August 19, 2020

Why We Stink at Tackling Climate Change

Global threats result from human culture outrunning human biology.

February 20, 2019

What Good Is Grandma?

The growing role of grandparents in raising children is right in line with human biology.

May 10, 2016

How Necking Shaped the Giraffe

The private life of the African giant offers a remarkable view on evolution.

May 19, 2015