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Is soul for real? One of America's best essayists, David Barash makes a compelling anser in his new book, The Soul Delusion

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Losing the Soul, Finding Ourselves
Is the soul for real? A new book by David Barash says no and explains why we are better off without this psychological metaphor.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:18 AM
"Sex chromosome" is a century-long misnomer. Here is why.

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How Much Do Your Sex Chromosomes Really Determine?
Inspecting a century-long chromosomal mix-up between correlation and causation.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:59 AM
After 4 years working my ass off, here is the result: British release, March 5, 2026 by Profile Books; American release, June 30 by Basic Books. Pre-order is open now. Thank you all for your support!
October 30, 2025 at 5:06 AM
3 decades of research has changed our views about sex in birds and mammals.

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Sex Is a Spectrum, and Science Keeps Saying So
From Australian birds to human clinics, the science keeps pointing to the same conclusion: Sex is a spectrum, not a switch.
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August 20, 2025 at 11:42 AM
In nature, “love” can mean swiping sperm from another species. Hope this one makes you laugh!

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Sex Without the Strings
Some animals mate for love, some for lineage—and some just for the ignition spark.
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August 9, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Carl Sagan crowned the GOAT of science writers by Science Book Club.

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Science Book Club Crowns Carl Sagan Greatest Author of All Time… Still
Science meets March Madness in a literary battle of the minds.
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March 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Had a great chat with Annie Daly, who came up with this fantastic article. Hope you enjoy outdoor activities more.

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Why Spending Time in the Cold Is Really Good for Your Health—and Friendships - goop
Embracing the Norwegian concept of friluftsliv, which translates to “the fresh air life,” can boost your mood, mental clarity, and help you feel more alive.
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March 4, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Gave a talk about sex and diversity at Human Evolutionary Biology Department. Challenged by many stimulating and insightful questions. Admire the many great minds who worked here: Irv Devore, Sarah Hrdy, Ed Wilson, Bob Trivers, Richard Wrangham...Thank you all for a wonderful discussion!
February 20, 2025 at 11:52 AM
February 16, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Celebrate African culture at Cambridge, MA. (2/8/25)
February 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Sciense Book Club Selects the top 10 books
January 15, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Happy Holidays!
December 21, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Here is the recording of My Harvard Radcliffe talk. Please shared your insights with me.
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Unsexed: A Biologist’s (Unlonely) Search for the Evolutionary Logic of Sex and Gender | Lixing Sun
YouTube video by Harvard Radcliffe Institute
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December 18, 2024 at 11:31 PM
The Ukrainian version of the Liars of Nature book has an eye-catching design. Impressive.
December 9, 2024 at 11:14 PM