Category: Biology/Evolution
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An Antidote for Bitter Beer Face?
This article was originally posted on RealClearScience. Back in the 90’s, Keystone Beer ran a very popular commercial warning against the dangers of “bitter beer face.”
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Unlike Voters, Fish Make Better Group Decisions
If only humans were so smart.
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Dear Potheads, Stop Poisoning Your Pets
Your newfound freedom comes with the price of greater responsibility.
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Zebras Have Stripes to Avoid Flies, Not Lions
This article was originally posted on RealClearScience. It’s dangerous being a zebra. These ungulates, which graze on the plains (as well as mountains and grasslands) of Africa, face many existential threats. For instance, the very act of eating grass can be lethal, as anthrax spores reside in the soil. Ingesting these spores can lead to…
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End the Hype over Epigenetics & Lamarckian Evolution
The concept of Lamarckian evolution may once again return to the grave.
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How Do Babies Get Milk Out of Breasts?
Babies suck.