Tag: evolution
Gotcha! Governor Jindal Avoids Lawyering on TV
Free up teachers to do what they do best? What’s not to like about that? Well, not everyone is pleased.
Of Evolutionary Biologists and Horned Lizards
To ward off predators, the horned lizard puffs itself up when threatened to give the appearance of size. This strategy is embedded throughout nature, particularly in the wilds of the Internet.
Astrobiology: Science or Boondoggle?
“In certain circles, astrobiology has become a resounding but meaningless catchword in the competition for grant money.” — Nature, August 9.
Similarity Happens! The Problem of Homoplasy
Organisms display similarities of sequence, form, or life history that cannot be accounted for by their family tree.
The Trial of David v. Goliath Jet Propulsion Lab Concludes
The case, as opposed to the trial, is a long way from being over.