From Darwin to prairie voles: the paradox of attraction between cousins

Emerging Evidence Challenges Traditional Views on Inheritance and Evolutionary Theory

The article examines emerging evidence challenging traditional evolutionary theory, particularly the long-held belief that acquired characte

Study of 25+ Neanderthal genomes suggests inbreeding did not cause their extinction

A new study published in Nature challenges the long-held theory that inbreeding contributed to the Neanderthals' extinction. By analyzing mo

Popularity bias in species selection threatens validity of comparative oncology research

This article examines how scientific and public popularity of certain species introduces significant biases in comparative oncology research

The Evolutionary Paradox of Sex: Why Nature Prefers Inefficient Reproduction

A review essay by Elizabeth Kolbert examining three books that explore the evolutionary purpose and paradox of sexual reproduction. The piec

Scientific Bias Has Hidden the Prevalence of Same-Sex Behavior Across the Animal Kingdom

This article examines how scientific bias has historically obscured the prevalence of same-sex behavior across the animal kingdom. The autho

The emergence and diversification of dog morphology