Evolution
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The Evolution of Whales and Dolphins
By: Kristina Bjoran
Whales and dolphins have long fascinated people and remain an image of paramount beauty and oceanic grace. But where did they come from? more...
By: Mary Desaulniers
Birds might have small brains, but they are uncommonly intelligent. more...
The evolution of cetaceans - this is, whales, dolphins and porpoises - is a fascinating thread of paleontology. more...
A discovery in the Burgess Shale of British Columbia brought to light the Cambrian Explosion, which set the mold for life on Earth. more...
Fossilized Human Ancestor Found
By: Rupert Taylor
After 17 years of analysis scientists are beginning to find some surprises in the remains of a human-like creature found in Ethiopia. more...
Piltdown Man Archeological Hoax
By: Rupert Taylor
In December 1912, the world was abuzz with the news that the missing link between apes and humans had been found. more...
The Controversial "Hobbits" of Flores
By: Jenny Ashford
The discovery of Homo floresiensis sparked furious debate over its place in the ancient human lineage. more...
The Legal Ramifications of Evolution vs Creation
By: Dennis Holley
The evolution vs creationism controversy grows ever more contentious and today rages not only scientifically but legally, socially, educationally, and even religiously. more...
By: Dennis Holley
"Science has proof without any certainty. Creationists have certainty without any proof." (Ashley Montagu) more...
Creationism Seeks to Refute Evolution
By: Dennis Holley
Creationists have developed what they believe is a scientific rebuttal to the evidence offered by evolutionists to support the modern evolutionary synthesis more...
How Do Creationists Explain Life?
By: Dennis Holley
Creationism has been offered as an alternative to evolution when explaining the origin of the earth and the diversity of life on it. more...
Darwin's Bees and his Work as a Beekeeper
Charles Darwin knew that the natural instinct of honey bees to build beautiful and intricate hexagonal wax honeycombs could be explained by natural selection. more...
By: Dennis Holley
Evolution may take several paths. Species may evolve apart (diverge), evolve similar structures and appearances (converge), or evolve together (coevolve). more...
Charles Darwin and His Theory of Evolution
By: Dennis Holley
Darwin's book, "Origin of Species", became the cornerstone of modern evolutionary theory. What are the main components of Darwin's grand theory of evolution? more...
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