Research Articles
Evolutionary Biology and Human Nature: The Archaeology of Epigenetic Rules
Exploring how epigenetic rules shape human nature through the dynamic interaction between genes and environment.
In Praise of Imperfection: How Flaws Drive Scientific Discovery and Evolution
Explore how imperfection drives scientific discovery and evolution through the story of Nobel laureate Rita Levi-Montalcini and her groundbreaking research on nerve growth.
An Evolutionary Trap: Why Our Modern Jaws Predispose Us to Periodontal Disease
Explore how evolutionary changes in human jaw structure and immune response have created a predisposition for periodontal disease in modern populations.
Ontological Queries and Evolutionary Processes: The Scientist Who Bridged Biology and Philosophy
Exploring David Hull's groundbreaking work bridging biology and philosophy through ontological queries and evolutionary processes.
The Unbreakable Code: How Raissa Berg Used Plants to Decode Evolution
The story of geneticist Raissa Berg who uncovered evolutionary principles through plant research while facing Soviet political oppression.
The Tiny Architects of Ancient Seas: How Imperforate Foraminifera Shaped Earth's History
Explore the fascinating world of imperforate foraminifera, their iterative evolution, and role in shaping Earth's geological history through symbiotic relationships and environmental adaptation.
From Fairy Host to Mutant Community: The Evolution of the Changeling in Science and Story
Explore how the changeling archetype evolved from folklore to scientific discourse, examining its connections to neurodiversity, genetics, and evolutionary theory.
Darwin's Down Under: How Australia Shaped and Challenged Evolutionary Science
Explore how Australian fauna and fossils influenced Darwin's thinking and how recent research is forcing a re-evaluation of human impacts on Australian megafauna.
The Height Gap: Unraveling the Evolutionary Mystery Behind Sex Differences in Human Stature
Exploring the genetic, evolutionary and social factors behind human sex differences in height, including recent research on SHOX gene expression and gender hierarchy theories.
The Hidden Battle of the Sexes: How Sexual Conflict Shapes Our Immune Systems
Explore how sexual conflict drives evolutionary differences in male and female immune systems, from seed beetles to humans.