A New Type of Evolution, and What It Means for GMO Tech
This is how Darwin says evolution works: Random mutations occur within an organism’s genetic code. When they help the organism …
Category Archives: Biology
The Real Spice of Life?
Glycolaldehyde, an 8-atom sugar molecule, is in gas-and-dust interstellar clouds near the center of the Milky Way. These clouds are …
What You Wish You Didn’t Know about Sugar
The average American consumes an astounding 2-3 pounds of sugar each week,. Actually, that’s not all that surprising. Sugar is …
Smell, and the Language of Talking Plants
Smell happens when odorants—airborne molecules—attach to sensory receptors inside the nose, triggering an electro-chemical reaction that the brain interprets. Dogs’ …
Inner Earth
Many animals, birds, and even bacteria align themselves with the Earth’s magnetic field when they need to navigate. Inner Earth …
The Controversial Science of De-Extinction
On March 30, 2014 a rumor began circulating that scientists at Liverpool’s John Moores University announced they had cloned a dinosaur. Their …
