The nature of human altruism
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Experimental evidence indicates that human altruism is a powerful force and is unique in the animal world. A minority of altruists can force a majority selfish individuals to cooperate or, conversely, a few egoists can induce a large number of altruists to defect, depending on the environment.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2003
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A modest proposal...for the perfection of nature
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The crops, solar cells, grains, tides, air, sea and various organisms totally constitute the nature. However, the question about recreating an organism is considered and it is decided that no creation of nature has an inherent right to exist, independent of the respective needs.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2005
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The artistry of nature
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Research is presented describing the importance of patterns in nature, such as plants and snowflakes as studied using modern day telescopes.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2001
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