peacocks – Uncommon Descent

Is beauty for its own sake an argument against Darwinism?

Beauty Darwin & Design is a new short film from the John 10:10 project.

Rob Sheldon on the failure of selfish gene theory in peacocks, as well as bees

Our physics color commentator Rob Sheldon writes to offer some thoughts on the recent study of bees, which failed to confirm selfish gene thinking as an explanation for communal life: This is really a most interesting study. If you recall, E. O. Wilson got fame and glory for studying ants. The problem he addressed, is Read More…

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