Eye Shape Tells Whether an Animal Is Predator or Prey
Aug 8, 2015 Scientists have determined that the shape of an animal’s eye has everything to do with its adaptation to a particular place on the food chain.
Study: Human Evolution Has Not Slowed Down
Mar 27, 2015 The largest ever genetics study of a single population suggests that humans are evolving faster than scientists previously thought.
Preferences for High Masculinity and Femininity May Be Peculiar to Modern Societies
Dec 7, 2014 A new survey of 12 populations around the world challenges the commonly held assumption that human beings naturally prefer highly masculine men and highly feminine women.
Avocados Should Have Gone Extinct Millions of Years Ago
Dec 10, 2013 Many don't know that if it weren't for homo sapiens' avocado fetish, their favorite fruit would have been wiped off the face of the planet by now.
A Trojan Horse for Creationism
Mar 8, 2013 Everyone agrees that our students should learn how to think critically, but the misnamed and misguided Louisiana Science Education Act subverts that goal by sneaking creationism and other pseudo-science into public school science classrooms.Everyone agrees that our students should learn how to think critically, but the Louisiana Science Education Act subverts that goal by sneaking creationism into public school science classrooms.
Should Taxpayers Be Funding Private Schools That Teach Creationism?
Feb 2, 2013 We've pushed standards, testing and accountability for public schools, so why shouldn't private institutions receiving taxpayer money have to meet those same requirements?We've pushed standards and accountability for public schools, so why shouldn't private ones receiving taxpayer money have to meet those requirements?
Mass Extinction Forecast With 6C Temperature Rise
Jan 10, 2013 Hobbit-sized humans, able to exist on less nourishing food, will have the best chance of survival in a warmer world, scientists say.
