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Tag: evolution

A Cat’s Point of View
World + People
Nature

A Cat’s Point of View

Cats can’t detect colors like we can, but their glowing eyes see perfectly well at night.
Szymon Drobniak
Earthworms on the Piano
World + People
Science

Earthworms on the Piano

Cultural scientist and philosopher Justyna Schollenberger explains what Charles Darwin taught us about empathy, cooperation and animals.
Aleksandra Gosk, Tomasz Sitarz
The Ecstasy of Alfred Russel Wallace
Art + Stories
Fiction

The Ecstasy of Alfred Russel Wallace

Will Alfred Russel Wallace receive his longed-for letter from Charles Darwin? Find out in this short story.
Daniel Mason
The Reluctant Mr. Darwin and His Dangerous Idea
World + People
Science

The Reluctant Mr. Darwin and His Dangerous Idea

Alongside Nicolaus Copernicus, Charles Darwin is one of the few people whose ideas changed the world forever. But how exactly did he develop his theory of evolution?
Mikołaj Golachowski
Right Under Your Quantum Nose
World + People
Science

Right Under Your Quantum Nose

Fragrant perfumes, a freshly-baked loaf of bread, the odours of a summertime rush-hour bus – smells are all around us. But from a scientific perspective, what exactly are smells?
Maciej Świetlik
You Are Made of Waste
World + People
Science

You Are Made of Waste

Searching for the ultimate example of recycling? Look in the mirror.
Curt Stager
Heart of Stone
World + People
Science

Heart of Stone

Many creation stories describe how man was made from clay. We treat such stories as ancient myths, yet according to some chemists and biologists, life may have indeed come from clay minerals.
Łukasz Lamża
The Cetacean, or There and Back Again
World + People
Science

The Cetacean, or There and Back Again

Marine mammals, such as dolphins and whales, are adapted to aquatic environments. Our correspondent traces their journey from land to water, starting 49 million years ago.
Mikołaj Golachowski
The Beauty of Improvisation
World + People
Science

The Beauty of Improvisation

We tend to think of evolution as a progressive chain of perfection. In fact, the beauty of evolution lies in its accidents and improvisations.
Mikołaj Golachowski