Many plants are highly poisonous when ingested, this is common knowledge. It is remarkable, however, that simply touching certain plants can also be a serious health hazard. Stinging Nettles are rather harmless in this respect, but there are much...
The challenge of studying evolution is that the history of life is buried in
the past—we can’t witness the dramatic events that shaped the adaptations we
see today. But biorobotics expert John Long has found an ingenious way...
This remarkable book presents a rich and up-to-date view of evolution that explores the far-reaching implications of Darwin’s theory and emphasizes the power, significance, and relevance of evolution to our lives today. After all, we ourselves are...
We live in the 21 century. Computers are everywhere, but our own live neurocomputer is still "a mystery". Not for all. Science collected impressive material and many questions are already answered. The problem is that different schools used their...
From the author of the acclaimed The Epigenetics Revolution ('A book that would have had Darwin swooning' - Guardian) comes another thrilling exploration of the cutting edge of human science. For decades after the structure of DNA was identified,...