The evolution of laziness: Why humans resist the gym
Human biology and behavior require integrated mechanistic, evolutionary, and cultural explanations to fully explain functions like immunity, movement, and cognition.
500 Million Years of Evolution Reveal Stunning Diversity in Sex, Gender and Mating
Sexual diversity across animals challenges binary male/female definitions and includes alternative reproductive strategies and social behaviors that are evolutionary adaptations worth serious study.
The Origin of Language by Madeleine Beekman review the suprising history of speech
Language likely evolved as a crucial tool to facilitate the care of vulnerable infants, requiring cooperative parenting and communication among groups in early human societies.
Darwinist feminism: Dismantling the myth of female sexual passivity
Sarah Blaffer Hrdy proved that females were neither passive nor monogamous by default, demonstrating that female colobinae employed sexual counter-strategies to obscure paternity.
Some animals require human-applied sunscreen to prevent sun damage due to their unique situations. Evolutionary adaptations to sun exposure vary widely among species.
First Rhinos, Next Dinos? Ancient Protein Sequencing Feat Offers Tantalizing View into the Past
Researchers have described proteins that they say are among the most ancient ever sequenced, pushing back the genetic fossil record to more than 20 million years ago.
Are These Hamsters the Best Dads in the Animal Kingdom?
In mammals, good dads are the exception. Male leopards, bears, or cats have a habit of toddling off after mating and leaving the mothers to raise the kids.
Stimulants tap into core brain functions that evolved to enhance survival, offering short-term benefits but requiring a cautious approach due to widespread use.