Editors’ note: This is the introductory post to the series ‘Bacterial...
Tag - evolution
The Wonder of the Fig
This is a story of a plant (fig) and an insect (wasp), which has elements of trust and betrayal...
Chennai Freethinkers’ Sixteenth meet – A Synopsis
The Chennai Freethinkers' meet in June 2012 featured the second part of Bala Bhaskar’s...
Myths, Superstitions and Propaganda in the Scientific Age
From prehistoric times, humans have evolved as a pattern-seeking and storytelling species. While...
COMPLEXITY EXPLAINED: 15. Evolution of Cultural Complexity
In this part of Dr. Wadhawan's series on complexity, he offers us a unique perspective on the...
COMPLEXITY EXPLAINED: 14. Biological Complexity at the Edge of...
Biological and other kinds of complexity thrive best at the 'edge of chaos,' and this is where...
COMPLEXITY EXPLAINED: 13. Evolution of Biological Complexity
Evolution of biological complexity is determined by two main factors: natural selection (made...
Biocentrism Demystified: A Response to Deepak Chopra and Robert...
Biocentrism is a mystical idea that the universe is created by the act of conscious observation...
COMPLEXITY EXPLAINED: 9. How Did Complex Molecules Like Proteins...
Dr. Wadhawan describes the natural phenomena that led to the formation and development of...
COMPLEXITY EXPLAINED: 8. Evolution of Chemical Complexity
How did life originate on Earth? Chemical or molecular evolution preceded the emergence of life...