Fascination Science public lecture next Tuesday (25 September) - Evolution of life's complexity
Our next lecture in the Fascination Science series is on Tuesday 25th September 7pm-8.30pm at Massey University's Auckland campus in Albany in the Sir Neil Waters lecture theatre.
Evolution of life's complexity
There is a common misconception that humans are the pinnacle of evolution and life's complexity, that we are somehow the natural destination of the evolutionary process. However, Charles Darwin came up with the idea that life can be explained by a simple algorithmic process - natural selection. Natural selection is the most important idea the world has ever been presented with.
In this talk, Prof. Paul Rainey will discuss how natural selection helps to explain biological complexities of the evolutionary process and life as we know it.
More information on the lecture series: www.massey.ac.nz...
Register for the lecture (optional): masseyuniversity.cmail19.com...
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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28.6% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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19.8% Small fireworks displays in each community
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8% Keep it as is
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32.9% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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10.3% Anything but fireworks
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
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