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Humans are 'naturally nice'
New research shows there is a biological basis for co-operative and empathetic behaviour.
evolution  genetics 
february 2012 by flyingcloud
Scientists create multicellular life using gravity and pressure
A team of scientists have reportedly performed an experiment which has led to the creation of a single-celled organism, brewer’s yeast, to evolve into a multicellular cluster, mimicking one of the first stages of evolution on Earth.
evolution 
january 2012 by flyingcloud
The Evolving Scientist: Someone got ahold of Line's full letter!
Kentucky school superintendent attacks the teaching of evolution as fact - Commissioner of Education gives a flawless reply.
evolution  religion  education 
december 2011 by flyingcloud
Life began with a planetary mega-organism
ONCE upon a time, 3 billion years ago, there lived a single organism called LUCA. It was enormous: a mega-organism like none seen since, it filled the planet's oceans before splitting into three and giving birth to the ancestors of all living things on Earth today.
science  evolution 
november 2011 by flyingcloud
Fish Evolve Immunity To Toxic Sludge
An accidental experiment in America shows how evolution happens
evolution 
october 2011 by flyingcloud
Scientists claim bacteria fossils discovered in Port Hedland are more than 3.4 billion years old
"At last we have good solid evidence for life over 3.4 billion years ago. It confirms there were bacteria at this time, living without oxygen," Prof Brasier said.
evolution  biology 
august 2011 by flyingcloud
Views on Evolution, Intelligent Design Hinge on Death Anxiety
New research suggests people reject evolutionary theory because, as a way to think about life and death, it doesn’t provide the emotional solace we seek.
evolution  religion 
march 2011 by flyingcloud

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