/tags/evolution Evolution en-US Copyright Wed, 24 Jan 2018 20:06:01 GMT /science-technology/2018-01-24/from-tails-to-horns-and-shells-heres-how-animal-weaponry-has-evolved It takes a lot to evolve a tail worthy of combat. Researchers at N.C. State University have found that only huge, slow vegetarians with body armor… Wed, 24 Jan 2018 20:06:01 GMT /science-technology/2018-01-24/from-tails-to-horns-and-shells-heres-how-animal-weaponry-has-evolved Rebecca Martinez /science-technology/2017-08-31/beyond-the-galapagos-what-was-in-darwins-backyard There is no doubt that Charles Darwin’s trip to the Galapagos Islands in the 1830s changed his life’s work. It put him on the path to develop his… Thu, 31 Aug 2017 16:13:09 GMT /science-technology/2017-08-31/beyond-the-galapagos-what-was-in-darwins-backyard Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Frank Stasio /show/the-state-of-things/2017-08-31/beyond-the-galapagos-what-was-in-darwins-backyard There is no doubt that Charles Darwin’s trip to the Galapagos Islands in the 1830s changed his life’s work. It put him on the path to develop his… Thu, 31 Aug 2017 16:13:09 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2017-08-31/beyond-the-galapagos-what-was-in-darwins-backyard Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Frank Stasio /science-technology/2016-08-25/the-physics-of-life-duke-professor-redefines-our-existence What is life and its meaning?That question has perplexed philosophers and other theoretical scientists for centuries.They have sought both spiritual and… Thu, 25 Aug 2016 16:22:24 GMT /science-technology/2016-08-25/the-physics-of-life-duke-professor-redefines-our-existence Will Michaels, Frank Stasio /show/the-state-of-things/2016-08-25/the-physics-of-life-duke-professor-redefines-our-existence What is life and its meaning?That question has perplexed philosophers and other theoretical scientists for centuries.They have sought both spiritual and… Thu, 25 Aug 2016 16:22:24 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2016-08-25/the-physics-of-life-duke-professor-redefines-our-existence Will Michaels, Frank Stasio /science-technology/2016-06-14/the-ant-man The trail of ants across the kitchen counter may be a nuisance to some, but to biologist Adrian Smith, it is a fascinating phenomenon full of mystery.… Tue, 14 Jun 2016 16:13:00 GMT /science-technology/2016-06-14/the-ant-man Laura Lee, Phoebe Judge /show/the-state-of-things/2016-06-14/the-ant-man The trail of ants across the kitchen counter may be a nuisance to some, but to biologist Adrian Smith, it is a fascinating phenomenon full of mystery.… Tue, 14 Jun 2016 16:13:00 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2016-06-14/the-ant-man Laura Lee, Phoebe Judge /environment/2015-01-06/animal-weapons-and-the-evolution-of-battle From horns to claws, teeth and talons, the animal kingdom features many natural weapons.But evolutionary biologist Doug Emlen wanted to know why, in some… Tue, 06 Jan 2015 17:15:44 GMT /environment/2015-01-06/animal-weapons-and-the-evolution-of-battle Anita Rao, Frank Stasio /show/the-state-of-things/2015-01-06/animal-weapons-and-the-evolution-of-battle From horns to claws, teeth and talons, the animal kingdom features many natural weapons.But evolutionary biologist Doug Emlen wanted to know why, in some… Tue, 06 Jan 2015 17:15:44 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2015-01-06/animal-weapons-and-the-evolution-of-battle Anita Rao, Frank Stasio /science-technology/2013-10-10/what-does-a-peahen-see-in-a-peacock When a guy goes out to the club, he might throw on his best clothes or a flashy chain or spike up his hair to impress the ladies. People call this… Thu, 10 Oct 2013 11:25:47 GMT /science-technology/2013-10-10/what-does-a-peahen-see-in-a-peacock Daniel Lane