Natural Selections by Don Pinnock
The panda’s ‘thumb’ — biological wonders that navigate the odds to ensure survival

The panda’s ‘thumb’ — biological wonders that navigate the odds to ensure survival

The biologist Francois Jacob once wrote that nature isn’t a divine artificer but an excellent tinkerer. Its dictum is: never invent when you can adapt. Take the Epipactis, a marsh orchid. It uses two petals as a trap. One of these is a nectar-filled cup desirable...