Abstract There is much interest in investigating the evolution question: How did consciousness evolve? In this paper, we evaluate the role that evolutionary considerations can play in justifying (i.e., confirming or falsifying) hypotheses about the origin, nature, and function of consciousness. Specifically, we argue against what we call evolution-first approaches to consciousness, according to which […]
Published on March 19, 2025
On Tuesday, the Department of Health and Human Services announced the FDA, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has launched Operation Stork Speed to “ensure the ongoing quality, safety, nutritional adequacy, and resilience of the domestic infant formula supply.” Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of […]
Published on March 18, 2025
Bird flu has devastated poultry and dairy farms, and sent the price of eggs soaring in the United States since it was first detected in North America in late 2021. But what has been the toll on wild birds? More than 170 species of North American wild birds – including ducks,… Read Full Article (External […]
Published on March 18, 2025
