The theory of evolution via natural selection is widely regarded by scientists and evolutionists as an extremely powerful theory that can help explain a wide diversity of natural phenomena and guide multifarious biological inquires. This may perhaps lead one to think that it’s a very complex, intricate theory that it’s difficult to understand and make […]
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The Marvels of Evolution Caught on Film: 7 Documentaries That’ll Make You a Darwinist in No Time
Over the years I’ve watched a number of documentaries about evolution, natural selection, and other related topics, many of which I greatly enjoyed and learned quite a bit from. In today’s article, I thought I’d assemble some of the films I found to be the most captivating and engaging, so that others may also bear […]
Evolutionary Mismatch: The Larger Issue Facing the Inhabitants of the Earth
If you were to go out on the street and ask two dozen people what they believe is the biggest and most pressing issue in the world today, chances are many of the individuals you ask would say that it’s pollution, global warming, warfare, or food insecurity. The obesity epidemic, terrorism, and a widespread infiltration […]
The Science of Evolution
We humans tend to perceive ourselves as being in a league above other organisms with respects to our intelligence and wit. Yet a significant part of the human population lives in a reality that’s largely disconnected from science, including the science of evolution. Within scientific circles, it’s widely accepted that all organisms, ranging from humans […]
Does the Key to a Robust Microbiota & Immune System Lie in Our Evolutionary Past? 10 Questions with Dr. Graham Rook
It’s difficult to overestimate the role that microbes and immune processes play in shaping the human physiology. Over the past couple of decades, it has become increasingly clear that the microbiome is at the center of human health and well-being, in the sense that our health status is largely determined by the composition and workings […]
A Cold, Hard (and Politically Incorrect) Truth: Men and Women Are Inherently Good at Different Things
In the 21st century, it has become taboo to say that men and women differ with respects to their skill-set and mental functioning; and hence, the types of work and activities they’re best suited for. At least that’s the case in some “highly developed nations”, such as in Norway, where I live. Nobody denies that […]
10 Common Misconceptions About Evolution
The word evolution carries with it a lot of baggage. Throughout the time it’s been in use, people have been attaching various connotations, dogmatic beliefs, and associations to it that they’ve formed on the basis of how they think the world works. During its evolution, evolution has rid itself of some of this baggage; however, […]
Ask Eirik: What Evidence is There for Evolution?
Every now and then, I’m contacted by people who question the idea that living organisms, including humans, pandas, fungi, plants, and so forth, are a product of evolution. Some seem to be under the belief that an almighty God created all of life in its present form and that the Earth is just a few […]
The Troubled Youth of Great and Revolutionary Ideas
Many, if not most, great and revolutionary ideas are bullied and made fun of when they are young. Usually, the bullying gets less severe over time; however, it doesn’t necessarily cease completely. In some instances, the problems start all the way back at birth. The birth of many great ideas is lengthy and burdensome and […]
Why You Shouldn’t Trust What “the Latest Research” Says About the Health Effects of Alcohol Consumption
Yesterday, as I was standing in line at my local grocery store, waiting to pay for some fruits and veggies, my gaze unconsciously fell upon the headlines on the front page of yesterday’s newspapers, which were conveniently placed directly beside the counter of the store. One of the headlines in particular grabbed my attention. It […]