Tag: Nature (journal)
A Disappointing Decade for the Study of Human Evolution
Perhaps in ten years we’ll be having this conversation again — and perhaps at that time the Smithsonian Institution will give us all a more objective analysis of the evidence.
An Astronomer Considers the Origin of Life, with Sobering Results
In my opinion, only one tooth fairy is allowed per theory, and this one has at least four, making its irrelevance nearly guaranteed.
How to Restore Science’s Lost Luster
More and more, the scientific establishment looks like a special interest group with biases of their own.
Squid’s Got Talent — Super-Powers Astonish Scientists
The humble squid astonishes scientists with its super-powers. Are these marine champions really the products of random mutations and natural selection?
Security Gates in the Cell
A key characteristic of life is active transport: control over what enters and exits the cell. Closer looks reveal exquisite “selectivity filters” with moving parts that make active transport work.