Tag: botany
Alfred Russel Wallace: A Life in Science, Rediscovered
Despite the notoriety of Wallace in his own day, he remains a comparatively obscure figure in the history of biology.
Are Plants Cognitive, Intelligent Beings?
Some plant biologists want to see them that way; others continue to insist on a Darwinian view.
Why Darwin Exaggerated His Health Problems
All the evidence points to Darwin as a generally healthy man with a strong, active libido, normal sexual function, and prodigious fertility.
Plant Galls and Evolution: A Neglected Study
In my new contribution, I restrict myself to important facets of the historical side of plant gall research.
Remembering Phil Johnson: Visiting San Fran Will Never Be the Same
It pleased me to find out that his reading of my book was one of the major influences that motivated him to take up the fight.