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The book is written, the proofs have been corrected, the date is set. Yes, The Accidental Species: Misunderstandings of Human Evolution will be out in October, and you can, if you wish, pre-order it. But first, I have to do … Continue reading

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Evolution In Pictures #3

Continuing the occasional series (started here by Dr S. S. of Cambridge) in which the word ‘Evolution’ or its derivatives are found in unusual, inappropriate or downright peculiar circumstances. This one pictured earlier today from the window of a cafĂ© … Continue reading

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Creationists – Serpents in Eden

I’m working my way through an edit of The Beowulf Effect, or whatever it’s going to be called, after it came back with a lot of helpful comments from referees (I know, I know, taste of my own medicine.) While … Continue reading

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Evolution In Pictures #7

Evolution – probably the most misunderstood, misused and abused word in science. Like all words, its meaning has been subject to change. The word didn’t mean the same thing to Darwin as it does to us today. And it certainly … Continue reading

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Excerptation

Being yet another excerpt from the ongoing project that is The Beowulf Effect: Fossils, Evolution and the Human Condition. This part concerns the evolution of bipedality. Why, precisely, did humans get up on their hind legs and walk? I think … Continue reading

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Carnival of Evolution #39

Not content with hosting endless tribute bands and seaside-postcard revues, the End of the Pier Show goes all upmarket by hosting the latest Carnival of Evolution. So, roll up! Roll up! Get yer tickets ‘ere for a plethoric phantasmagoria of … Continue reading

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