Can biology teach us anything about how to survive in the business world? On March 17 an essay appeared on the Scientific American Web site making the case that “Biological systems offer valuable ...

"Cheetahs have become faster and faster because they have realized that it is necessary"—this statement should make teachers sit up and take notice when they teach the principles of evolution. Many ...

Structural formulas are a source of dread for many students, but they're an essential tool in biology lessons. A joint study has shown that the stress levels of students working with chemical formulas ...

Lessons from evolutionary biology to prepare students in an uncertain world Universities are charged with developing the next generation for a future we can’t predict. Here are three lessons from ...

Novel perspectives emerge from a recent conference on the origins of eukaryotic cells, which covered phylogenetics, population genetics and evolutionary consequences of energy requirements and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Scott Hutcheson teaches leadership at Purdue University. Every October, millions of people pay to be frightened. They line up for ...

Mycelium-based company Bolt Threads grew gifts for investors to show the power of their technology. These organic structures don’t only tell the story of technology, they show the art and beauty of ...

At least three determinants contribute to obesity. First, genetic factors, as seen in most human diseases, contribute to obesity. Mice studies indicate that genetic alterations can affect food intake, ...