"The field of evolution attracts significantly more speculation than the average area of science."

Blazecock Pileon — Tue, 29 May 2007 11:05:00 -0800

"Nothing in biology makes sense except in light of evolution." Despite Theodosius Dobzhansky's succint description of natural selection at the core of biological research since Darwin's fateful trip to the Galapagos, evolutionary biologist Michael Lynch respectfully dissents, asking "whether natural selection is a necessary or sufficient force to explain" the complexity of multicellular organisms we see today, where mutation, recombination and genetic drift are often overlooked, but critical factors in evolutionary theory and understanding.

Best. Coffee. Table. Ever.

jack_mo — Wed, 28 Jan 2004 07:14:49 -0800

The Drift Table lets you float gently over the British landscape from the comfort of your living room. Other projects from the Equator research group include a tablecloth that glows and a key table that responds to your mood. Hi-tech knick-knacks, or a glimpse of the subtle way we'll interact with the domestic environment of the future?

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"The field of evolution attracts significantly more speculation than the average area of science."

Best. Coffee. Table. Ever.