The United Kingdom is a state of unions. It evolved through a series of diverse unions, each leaving an institutional legacy. Though the United Kingdom was highly centralized it was not uniform.

Nearly 40 years ago Theodosius Dobzhansky wrote: “Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.” How is it, then, that so few newly minted PhDs in the biological sciences have taken ...

With a few important reviews coming up and the notebook full of snark all but emptied on Monday, here are a few TV issues du jour to wrap up: -- Don't miss next week's "Nova," "Family That Walks on ...

The Evolution and Devolution of Diane Douglas, short version: In 2014, Diane Douglas was the Republican Tea-Party/Wingnut Education Superintendent candidate from hell. But when she was elected, she ...