Research Articles
Robert E. Ricklefs: The 2015 Ramon Margalef Prize and a Passion for Evolutionary Ecology
Exploring Robert E. Ricklefs's groundbreaking work in evolutionary ecology and his receipt of the prestigious 2015 Ramon Margalef Prize
The Group Code: How Evolution Sometimes Plays for the Team
Exploring the controversial concept of group selection in evolutionary biology and its modern relevance through real-world examples like pandemic responses.
Was Apatosaurus a Vegan? Dinosaur Knowledge Rocks When Learning About Evolution
Discover how the Apatosaurus, a 150-million-year-old giant, turned plants into power through fascinating evolutionary adaptations.
Are You a Robot in Disguise? Finding Meaning in the Age of Darwin
Exploring Keith E. Stanovich's provocative thesis about cognitive rebellion against our selfish genes and memes to find genuine meaning and autonomy.
Ancient Viral Scars: How a 25,000-Year-Old Coronavirus Epidemic Shaped Our DNA
Discover how ancient coronaviruses shaped human DNA through evolutionary selection over 20,000 years in East Asian populations.
The Darwinian Heritage and Sociobiology: How Evolution Shapes Social Behavior
Explore how sociobiology extends Darwin's theory to explain social behaviors like altruism, cooperation, and discrimination through evolutionary principles.
From Tree to Cycle: How Development Unlocks the Evolutionary Secrets of Sea Slugs
Explore how ontogenetic systematics revolutionizes our understanding of nudibranch evolution by tracing developmental cycles rather than static adult forms.
Genomic Guardians: How Evolutionary Science is Revolutionizing Fisheries Management
Exploring how genomic science and eco-evolutionary dynamics are transforming fisheries management for sustainable seafood.
Digital Evolution: Teaching Biology with Avida-ED
Explore how Avida-ED revolutionizes evolution education through digital biology and hands-on experimentation in undergraduate courses.
The Blueprint of Life: An Adaptationist's Guide to Evolution
Explore adaptationism, a powerful framework for understanding how natural selection shapes life's complexity through real-world examples like the Grant finch study.