Pegasus - A Load Of Horse Feathers?

Pegasus - A Load Of Horse Feathers?

Pegasus - A Load Of Horse Feathers? Evolution proceeds by producing variants of a life-form which may, or may not, thrive in their current environment.  An interesting question arises: "In an…
ET: Anybody Home?

ET: Anybody Home?

There is a presumption among many people that extraterrestrial life is a foregone conclusion and that it is only awaiting our discovery.  The Drake equation is usually highlighted as many…
Study Reveals Driving Force Behind Cell Evolution

Study Reveals Driving Force Behind Cell Evolution

In an article published this week in Science, Monash University biochemists say they have discovered the process by which bacteria developed into more complex cells and that this crucial evolutionary…
Carnival of Evolution Now Online

Carnival of Evolution Now Online

Go check out Carnival of Evolution # 20 at Skeptic Wonder. This month's issue includes a metagenomic analysis of the carnival submissions. (I get a fairly long phylogenetic branch of my own!) Go…
The Myth Of Biological Selfishness

The Myth Of Biological Selfishness

As addressed in other posts, there is a significant difference between "selfishness" and "self-interest".  However, it seems that there is still a general insistence on perpetuating the…
Hi-resolution Evolution: A Repeat Performance

Hi-resolution Evolution: A Repeat Performance

What kinds of genetic changes are required to evolve significant changes in body shape and size? The availability of affordable, state-of-the-art DNA sequencing and array technology has made it…