A conversation with John Horgan on his dismissive views of contemporary research.

Nancy Etcoff, Doug Jones and Steve Gangestad discuss the science of beauty.

A discussion including Eugenie Scott.

Web site of the debate between Sue Scott, Kenan Malik, Rita Carter and Christopher Badcock. There are useful links and contact information.

Paper by nick Bostrom exploring some dystopian scenarios where evolutionary developments, while continuing to produce complex and intelligent forms of organization, lead to the gradual elimination of all forms of being that we care about.

Biological explanation of human nature, specifically biological exploration of the human condition, humans' capacity for good and evil.

The BBC reports that women are attracted to more hunky men at the most fertile time of their menstrual cycle - this may be part of an evolutionary explanation of infidelity.

Babies start to see complex objects in the same way as adults at the age of seven months, according to new research.

A rumour spread by a small radio station saw UK motorists trying to beat a phantom fuel blockade. What makes a rumour so successful?

Scientists think they have identified the part of the brain, which if switched off, can stimulate artistic genius, a BBC documentary shows.

A detailed commentary on The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature by Steven Pinker.

Presents the niche change model of depression, proposing evolutionary adaptationist functions for minor and major depression to be considered by patients and their families, as well as mental health professionals.

Essay by Caspar Hewett on sexual selection in peacocks and its relevance to the human mind.

Many Stone Age relics lying in our museums might not simply be tools but could also be musical instruments.

Some thoughts on the 'origin of language' debate, and the arguments put forward by Steels and MacWhinney, in contrast to those put forward by Chomsky and Pinker.

Tom Dickins looks at Henry Plotkin's view on the natural science of culture.

Science Friday discussion on the genetics of complex traits.

Answers to frequently asked questions about evolutionary psychology.

Grand unification theory covering psychology, religion, politics, economics, and personal relationships.

Work by faculty and students at the University of Michigan in the area of evolution and human behavior, including work relevant to Darwinian medicine.

Covers the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's four-part radio series on neo-Darwinism.

In an audio interview, neuroscientist Walter J. Freeman discusses his view that consciousness springs from action.

Articles, references and information about evolutionary influences on human experience.