Its purpose has long been held as an evolutionary mystery but very recently some Kiwi scientists claim to have shown that it speeds up evolution. What is it?

peasypod

Well, apparently these guys seem to think it's time-comsuming and exhausting (?!) but they reckon sex is the answer. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/03/0330_050330_sexevolution.html Mar 31 05, 7:52 PM

gmackematix

Yay, fair go Peasy! And I thought New Zealanders had a reputation... Apr 01 05, 12:24 AM

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