@biologicaltheory
Journal devoted to theoretical advances in the fields of biology and cognition, with an emphasis on the conceptual integration of #EvoDevo approaches. Published by @kli.ac.at springer.com/journal/13752
➡️ New Classics in Biological Theory article out! ⬅️
Revisiting Rosenblueth, Wiener, and Bigelow’s “Behavior, Purpose and Teleology” (1943)
by Auguste Nahas (@augustenahas.bsky.social)
Open access, also to Rosenblueth et al. (1943) (supplementary material) on: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
➡️ New two-part article out! ⬅️
Mind Everywhere: A Framework for Conceptualizing Goal-Directedness in Biology and Other Domains (Part One & Part Two)
by Michael Levin (@drmichaellevin.bsky.social) & David B. Resnik
Free reading links:
rdcu.be/e6m67
rdcu.be/e6m7h
➡️ New article out! ⬅️
The Case Against "The Case Against Reality"
by Josef Mattes
Open access: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Tom Van Dooren and I are organising a symposium on "Advances in theoretical evo-devo" at the next Euro Evo Devo meeting in Glasgow. Invited speakers: @n-martin.bsky.social, Nayely Vélez-Cruz, Thomas Hansen & Günter Wagner. Consider submitting an abstract, now open! www.evodevoconference26.com
➡️ New article out! ⬅️
Making Sense of Monitor Lizard Cognition: Ecological Drivers of Divergent Cognitive Evolution
by Matthew Sims
Free reading link: rdcu.be/e2GZq
➡️ New article out! ⬅️
Lagom: Maintenance and Regulation of Biological Heterogeneity
by Mauno Vihinen
Open access: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
I am happy to share this article, entitled "The importance of Biological Theory". It is my inaugural editorial as the new Editor-in-Chief of @biologicaltheory.bsky.social . In these complex and challenging times, theory is more important now than ever. Enjoy!
doi.org/10.1007/s137...
📣 Now presenting:
Our new cover for 2026!
Vol. 21 features "Supremus No. 55" (1916, 80 x 80 cm, oil on canvas) by Kazimir Malevich.
Coming up in the March issue!
See our website for more information: link.springer.com/journal/1375...
➡️ New article out! ⬅️
Autogenesis: An Alternative Path to Molecular Information
by Terrence W. Deacon, Miguel Garcia-Valdecasas & Pau Monzón-Marqués
Open access: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
➡️ New article out! ⬅️
Behavioral Modernity, Neanderthals and Homo sapiens: a Case for Concept Retirement
by Anton Killin
Open access: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
➡️New article out!⬅️
The Driving Force of Natural Selection: Maximizing Entropy Production Rates (with an Anonymous Commentary, a Commentary by Rod Swenson, and a Reply by the Author)
by Linbo Wang
Free reading link: rdcu.be/eYaxV
➡️New article out!⬅️
Did Homo Erectus Have a (Vocal) Language?
by Lan Yao & Dong Yao
Free reading link: rdcu.be/eXZwK
We don't want to end the year without a big thank you to our reviewers.
We couldn't do it without your support!
Find our vol. 20 stars here: rdcu.be/eUOH7
➡️New article out⬅️
The Fate of Behavioral Modernity
by Andra Meneganzin @andrameneganzin.bsky.social
Free reading link: rdcu.be/eUOUH
With the end of this year, Stuart Newman will step down from his role as Editor-in-Chief.
We sincerely thank Stuart for his outstanding 10 years of service and dedication to Biological Theory!
Read Stuart's Farewell Editorial: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
➡️New issue out!⬅️
Our special issue on "The Concept of Lineage in Biology" guest edited by Javier Suárez and Matthew Haber is now out.
See everything in the December issue here: link.springer.com/journal/1375...
➡️ New article out ⬅️
Creativity and Practical Underdetermination: How Experimental Science Steps into the Epistemic Adjacent Possible
by Andrew Bollhagen
Open access: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Stuart Newman
From Jan 1 2026, I take over as Editor-in-Chief of Biological Theory. I would like to thank my predecessor, Stuart Newman, who has done a terrific job for 10 years. That is truly extraordinary service to the community, and the journal is in a great place thanks to his efforts.
Kevin Lala
Biological Theory is now on Bluesky!
We have a new team of editors and a new editorial board.
We will soon be posting about all our articles.
Find out more about the journal at link.springer.com/journal/13752