They are not made of jelly neither are they actually fish. Yet the jellyfish is a fascinating creature. It had no brain, no respiratory system, no circulatory system, not even an excretory system (its mouth also excretes waste), and is 95% water.
Two hundred species of jellyfish are presently known. The largest is the Lion’s [...]
Posts from ‘August, 2009’
The Jellyfish
The Big Blue Butterfly
Yes, that’s really the name for this beautiful butterfly. If that isn’t fancy enough, try the scientific name, Maculinea arion. Large Blue butterflies are native to Europe and some parts of Asia. The caterpillar is about ½ inch long and can live 9 months before forming a chrysalis. The butterfly has a wingspan of up [...]
The Origin of Morality
In the light of evolution, why do people have a moral code, a right or wrong? Animals have a code of conduct but it is always based on survival. People, on the other hand, have moral codes beyond mere survival.
Dan Ariely, professor of behavioral economics at Duke University and MIT, did an interesting study [...]
Evidence for Ancient Intelligence
According to evolution, man has evolved from ape like creatures to the present day intelligent hominid. His language changed from grunts to complex communication. His way of provision went from hunters and gatherers to farmers. He started as cavemen and evolved into city dwellers. Does archeology support this view?
To consider the evidences of man’s [...]