George Clooney Can Probably Convince You That Evolution Is True

How To Leverage the Science of Relationships to Gain True Influence

You’re not going to become influential by simply writing about a particular subject matter. You need a strategic plan anchored in real science.

Why we're closer than ever to a timeline for human evolution

Dating when our ancestors split from Neanderthals and other relatives has long been a puzzle, but DNA advances are making our evolutionary journey clearer

50 Strange But True Facts about Humans

1. People with higher number of moles tend to live longer than people with lesser number of moles. 2. It cost 7 million dollars to build the Titanic and 200 million to make a film about it. 3. When filming summer scenes in winter, actors suck on ice cubes just before the camera rolls – … Continue reading "50 Strange But True Facts about Humans"

Does Evolution Have a . . . Chance?

In today’s culture, molecules-to-man evolution is being taught as a fact, even though it is known to “go against the odds.”

Could astrobiology research convince us to fight climate change?

These changes are dramatic and long-lasting enough that some scientists think we’re at the dawn of the Anthropocene, a proposed new geological epoch defined by our large-scale impact on the planet. It’s an intimidating thought—but there’s a possibility that we aren’t the only lifeforms in the universe to face down their world-altering behavior.

Who can convince those who reject climate science? Maybe their kids

Experiment showed middle-schoolers got their parents thinking.

Quiz: Test your knowledge of evolution

There are many myths and misunderstandings about evolution - how much do you know?

What is evolution? What is the meaning?

Evolution is the biological theory that all life on earth developed over time from a common ancestor through unguided, natural processes.

How to Convince a Conservative That Climate Change Is Real

New research points to the benefits of first establishing the value of science in general.

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How to Know and Understand the Evolution of Consciousness

Using the framework of our mental intelligence, we try to observe, categorize, segment and then draw conclusions and make abstract judgments based on the evidence we see from the past. Such a proc…

Learning about galaxy evolution with naked red nuggets

A unique population of galaxies may hold the keys to discovering how star formation stops happening in older galaxies.

Darwin Day: Why teach evolution?

Darwin's finches<br>[s]cientists, authors, academics, and classroom teachers [to] describe the beauty of evolution and the critical importance of evolution education for our nation’s young people as part of [their] #WhyTeachEvolution campaign<br>At this writing, a baker’s dozen (counting Executive Director Ann Reid) have responded to the challenge and posted short essays in answer to the question. Interestingly, the main page shows photographs of the contributors…

Why evolution is critical to science education

As a child, I thought the natural world was fascinating and full of amazing things to explore and learn, and was constantly asking questions. It wasn’t until later in life that I realized that many of my childhood questions could be answered simply by understanding evolution.

What Evolution Can Teach Us About Innovation

Where will evolution take us in the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

The study of evolution allows us to reconstruct the past and to understand how life evolved from simple to complex organisms. Evolutionary reasoning can help us make sense of the biggest questions in science, from the origin of the universe to the inner workings of the human brain.

The cult of ‘true’ — or getting the facts right

Of course we try to get the facts straight, and the names spelled correctly. But we are not scientists, we are storytellers.

People Who Understand Evolution Are More Likely to Accept It

Even among the religious and conservative, knowledge of the theory influenced belief

Eight things you think are true

The five-second rule won’t save you from germs and the blue whale isn’t actually the earth’s largest living organism