Science Comm

Like everything of value in our lives, scientific knowledge should be shared.

Devon’s Domestication

A profound force through the evolution of human society has been the domestication of animals. Coope

I’m Seeing Spots

Something I’ve always noticed, and wondered about, is the variation in number, size, and place

Before the Dawn, Chapter 2: Metamorphosis

  In December, 2011, I read (and enjoyed) Nicholas Wade‘s sweeping summary of what we th

Before the Dawn, Chapter 1: Genetics & Genesis

  In December, 2011, I read (and enjoyed) Nicholas Wade‘s sweeping summary of what we th

Amphibistory

Yes, this post’s title is intended to be a goofy combination of “amphibian” and &#

Spotted Salamander: a wistful, cold weather tribute

Here in Western New York state, it’s been 6 months since I’ve seen a Spotted Salamander

Watching Frogs

I’ve been reading about FrogWatch USA, and would like to try participating next spring. Here&#

If people evolved from chimps, why are there still chimps?

People who know me know I like talking about evolution. This is like saying Gollum likes talking ab

Ring Species

A great power of evolution is a process called speciation, which produces new species from ancestral

A Horse Runs On Its Finger: Your Inner Fish, Chp. 2, “Getting a Grip”

I’m blogging through Neil Shubin‘s book on the evolutionary history of bodies, Your Inn

 

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