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Writing tagged: ‘evolution’

The History of Life

Book review: ‘The History of Life’ by Michael J Benton

A very short introduction.

Published 18-May-2016
Filed under: Writing Genres: History, Science Tags: evolution, history, history of science, reading, reviews, science, …a very short introduction (book series)
Fossil barnacles
Darwin's (and others people's) fossil barnacles. Natural History Museum.

The great Darwin fossil hunt

For my 50th birthday, a friend beyond compare organised a very special birthday present for the only self-confessed ‘Darwin groupie’ in her life.

Published 17-Jun-2015
Filed under: Articles, Writing Tags: Charles Darwin, evolution, expeditions, fossils, history, history of science, pilgrimages, science, Stense
Jackdaw and chimney sweep's brush
Evicted jackdaw checking out chimney sweep's brush.

A brush with the mob

In which the local jackdaws and rooks encounter an unusual foe.

Published 07-May-2015
Filed under: Writing Tags: birds, Calder Valley, evolution, Hebden Bridge, jackdaws, proto-sidelines, Yorkshire
The Making of the Fittest

Book review: ‘The Making of the Fittest’ by Sean B Carroll

DNA and the ultimate forensic record of evolution.

Published 05-Sep-2014
Filed under: Writing Genres: Science Tags: evolution, reading, reviews, science

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