Are we hardwired to cooperate or bully?
Research into bullying sheds light on the evolution of human egalitarian societies.
Evolution in a toxic world
DTT can still be found in humans; chlorofluorocarbons are slowing fading from our atmosphere, and there is mercury in the fish we eat. Every day, our world seems to be turning into a…
The evolution of music
Music can evolve by the process of natural selection, the same way species evolve in the natural world.
The origin of monogamy
Monogamy evolved in humans when low-ranking males changed tack from competing with the higher-ranked rivals to revealing their more caring side to potential suitors.
Why do fingers wrinkle when they get wet?
Some thoughts to reflect on next time you’re in the shower.
