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Size and the single cell

Size and the single cell

With cells, size is never just about dimensions. It is a record of evolutionary history.
One mind, many ideas

One mind, many ideas

The human brain is built to deal with ambiguity. In most cases, AI is not, and it has consequences.
Talk about evolution!

Talk about evolution!

How speech, thought and action co-evolved to make humans unique.
Branching out

Branching out

The shared principles for blood, brain, lightning, and the cosmos.
Suits of armour

Suits of armour

How the shells of molluscs, other marine organisms, and land snails evolved to facilitate stealth, safety, and strength.
What lies beneath

What lies beneath

The roots of plants are subterranean architects: how they form and extract nutrients and water from the ground is a fascinating story of evolution.
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