evolution

Why females are pickier than males – except in seahorses

In nature there are some beautiful males and some dull looking females. Why is it that…

Digital reconstructions of ancient mammal fossils help us understand that mammals rule and dinosaurs drool.

A little rhyme about something I think about from time to time.

In some species, the phrase “I could eat you up” between lovers has a very literal…

Some have termed it “suicidal mating,” when adult animals die shortly after mating for the first…

Why can bad things be so overpowering of the good? Evolution might give us some insights.

Think mitochondria are just little batteries for your cells? Think again.

Humans aren’t the only nosy creatures out there – animals eavesdrop too! Read all about eavesdropping…

Dr. Laura Katz of Smith College lead a discussion on how important microbes have been in…