Research Articles
Why Giraffes Really Got Their Necks: The Mental Barriers to Understanding Evolution
Exploring how teleological and Lamarckian thinking create barriers to understanding natural selection and evolution.
Evolution's Upgrade: How Evo-Devo, Epigenetics, and Niche Construction Are Revolutionizing Anatomy and Medicine
Explore how the Extended Evolutionary Synthesis is transforming our understanding of anatomy and medicine through Evo-Devo, epigenetics, and niche construction.
Nature's Time Machine: The Unfolding Revolution in Evolutionary Development
Explore the revolutionary field of evolutionary development (evo-devo) and how it's transforming our understanding of life's diversity through real-time observation of evolutionary processes.
Evolution in Biology Education: Sparking Imaginations and Supporting Learning
Explore how modern education is breathing new life into evolution, using groundbreaking discoveries and interdisciplinary approaches to spark curiosity and deepen understanding.
Computer Science Meets Evolutionary Biology: Cracking Darwin's Code
How computational models are revolutionizing our understanding of evolutionary biology and reconciling gradualism with punctuated equilibrium
The Function Debate: Are Biological Functions Just Evolutionary "Cheap Tricks"?
Exploring the philosophical debate between 'cheap tricks' and evolutionary neutrality in biological functions
Evolution: The Eternal Journey of Life
Explore the scientific evidence for biological evolution, from Darwin's theory to modern discoveries in paleoanthropology and molecular biology.
How DNA and Fossils Are Rewriting the Story of Animal Evolution
Discover how genomic-scale data sets and fossil evidence are revolutionizing our understanding of ecdysozoan evolution and the origins of arthropods.
How Learning From Success and Failure Shapes Evolutionary Speed
Explore how positive and negative constant learning rates impact evolutionary processes and create adaptive advantages in unpredictable environments.
The Helper's Instinct: How Evolution Shapes Our Urge to Help in a Modern World
Explore how evolutionary psychology explains human helping behavior through kin selection, reciprocal altruism, and empathy in modern society.