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Evolutionary Biologist Defines Goldenrod Plant as “Intelligent”

The media release for the journal paper, sponsored by Cornell University, illustrates the growing comfort of science with panpsychist ideas. Read More ›
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The Superior Programming that Makes Plants Look Smart

Two signaling molecules — strigolactone and ethylene — can work independently to begin the process of leaf senescence. Read More ›
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Photo: Lions hunting, by Corinata, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons.

Ecosystems — A Tribute to Intelligent Design, or to Chance and Adaptation?

Thinking about all the species of animals, birds, and fishes, it becomes apparent that each one requires a certain type of food, suitable for its anatomy. Read More ›
beaver
Photo: A beaver, depicted on the Canadian Parliament Building, by D. Gordon E. Robertson, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons.

Beyond Evolutionary Fitness, Mammals Are Ecosystem Engineers

When animals give back more than they take, does that fit the model of selfishness that Darwinism promotes? Read More ›

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