Do Animals Prefer Smarter Mates?
A recent paper has revealed the first direct link (in a non-human species) between female mating preference and intelligence.
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Evolutionary Biology
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A New Single-Celled Organism Is an Evolutionary Game Changer
Researchers have discovered a new organism that has no known evolutionary relatives, causing them to reconsider how genes evolve.
What Can ‘Drunken Monkeys’ Teach Us About Alcohol Addiction?
Turns out, our ancient ancestors' consumption of fermented fruits created a genetic mutation that be the cause of alcoholism in people today.
How Our Understanding of Neanderthals Has Dramatically—and Rapidly—Shifted
The discovery of an ancient man with a recent Neanderthal ancestor illustrates how quickly the science of Stone Age humans has changed.
Tracing Our Science Illiteracy Back to High School Biology
If we want the public to grasp the theory of evolution, we need to rethink the way we train biology teachers.
How a New Evolutionary Map Could Help Farmers Eliminate Fertilizer
New research offers hope for prodding corn, wheat, and rice into a partnership with nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
Our Destiny Lies Not in Our Stars, But in Our Bacteria
Think you know all about evolution (assuming you accept it)? We have a gut feeling there's more to it than you think.
Meat: Bad for You, Good for Your Species
Seems like barely a week goes by without some new study telling us yet again that eating lots…
Scientists Take Charles Darwin on the Road
A posse of evolutionary scientists traveled to the heart of America to share their excitement about science on the birthday of Charles Darwin. This is their story.
Bedbugs Have Evolved to Live With Mankind
The rise of bedbugs has followed the rise of mankind living indoors; their latest resurgence illustrates the survival of the fittest.