Daily Archives: September 26, 2011

Making German Evolution: Translation and Tragedy

Posted on September 26, 2011 by ccaldwell3

Lynn Nyhart addresses the history of science by analyzing the portrayal of Ernst Haeckel, a well known German biologist. Haeckel is the author of the biogenetic law, but sometimes better remembered for promoting European fascism, some believe his views and … Continue reading →

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Bright Ocean Waters

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Alexandra Ozaki

Early bioluminescent systems were unlikely to be able to be intense enough to produce visible light; therefore the question is posed on why these primitive light systems were selected for.  Observed functions of bioluminescence include defense mechanisms (such as smokescreening … Continue reading →

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