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Book review: ‘Bully for Brontosaurus’ by Stephen Jay Gould

‘Bully for Brontosaurus’ by Stephen Jay Gould

Reflections in natural history.

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Book review: ‘Evolution’ by Brian & Deborah Charlesworth

‘Evolution’ by Brian & Deborah Charlesworth

A very short introduction.

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Book review: ‘The Incredible Unlikeliness of Being’ by Alice Roberts

The Incredible Unlikeliness of Being

Evolution and the making of us.

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28-Sep-1838: Darwin brainstorms Malthus
On 28 September 1838, Charles Darwin made some notes inspired by the writings of Rev. Thomas Malthus, and a famous simile was born.
Gilbert White’s influence on Charles Darwin
To mark the 300th anniversary of his birth, a brief account of Rev. Gilbert White’s influence on Charles Darwin.
26-Apr-1882: Charles Darwin buried in Westminster Abbey
On 26th April 1882, Charles Darwin was buried in Westminster Abbey. How this honour came about is described by his son Francis Darwin in The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin…
03-Dec-1831: Darwin’s first night aboard HMS Beagle
Darwin records his experimentations with a hammock.