Category Archives: science

Repatriation: inevitable conflict, endless debate

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Nicholas Merkelson

Photo: Nicholas Merkelson Dr. Robert Kelly, an anthropology professor at the University of Wyoming, submitted a short opinion piece (“Bones of Contention,” Dec. 12, 2010) to the New York Times in which he argues for the repeal of the latest … Continue reading →

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Biologist’s View on Species and "Wide worldview"

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Nicholas Merkelson

Culture in Peril would like to plug the latest blog post by Hannah at Culturing Science. Hidden in a very well-researched scientific discussion of central Californian salamanders and invasive species, Hannah considers the biological definition of species: “For sexually reproducing organisms, a … Continue reading →

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