The modern world: how the brain adapts
The human brain is one of the most complex entities in the entire universe, with so much still unknown. One fascinating area of psychological and neuroscientific research is the evolution…
evolution
Black or grey colouration can mean life or death; choose a mate wisely
Helena Tagg presents recent findings that the distribution of black wolves in North America is influenced by the prevalence of canine distemper virus, creating fluctuating selective pressures that drive mate…
Zima Blue: Poolside reflections of Our Own Evolution
Scitech contributor Courtney Lancaster explores the biological underpinnings of Zima Blue, an episode of the acclaimed Netflix series Love, Death, and Robots. What might electronic upgrades tell us about our…
Life on Mars? New evidence might suggest so
Ed Gardner describes the new evidence suggesting life on Mars could be possible.
Cheddar Man: The face of the first Britons
Charlotte Hartley discusses the genome analysis of an ancient British skeleton and what it can teach us about human evolution.