July 1st 1858 was the first occasion that Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection was introduced to the scientific community.

Presented by Alfred Russel Wallace to the Linnean Society, what would later go on to be described as the single best idea anyone has ever had* barely caused a ripple first time out.


*Daniel Dennett picked by pocksucket 2 months ago

Carl Sagan brings us the Cosmos, everything that ever was and ever will be, in an approach that is easily accessible even for those of us that are not science wizards. This series covers everything from the history of astronomy, the challenges it faced at its creation, how the universe was created and how it all might end, to the evolution of life on Earth, and the nature of the human brain. picked by imnotyoo 7 months ago

Jenny Kee is stating that she was the first Asian experience of John Lennon. She was with him before Yoko Ono. Check out her picture. picked by musicgirldani 2 years ago

While it is well understood that the evolution of new genes leads to adaptations that help species survive, gene loss may also afford a selective advantage. A group of scientists has investigated this less-studied idea, carrying out the first systematic computational analysis to identify long-established genes that have been lost across millions of years of evolution leading to the human species. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

On the 28 June, The Science Education Act was passed as law in the State of Louisiana. This piece of legislature now allows teachers in this US state to present non-scientific alternatives to evolution, global warming and cloning – including ideas related to intelligent design. Opponents fear that Louisiana teachers are now free to present evolution and other targeted topics as matters of de... read full post picked by bingo 1 month ago

An evolutionary biologist and geneticist at the University of California, Irvine, he speaks often at universities, in churches, for social groups and elsewhere, usually in defense of the theory of evolution and against the arguments of creationism and its ideological cousin, intelligent design. picked by mutil8or 4 months ago

A simulation of evolution that sees creatures wandering a landscape. You can change the landscape to force some selection to occur - only the best adapted creature will go on to the next round. picked by TheStep 1 year ago

very little of the topic actually gets discussed, for those of you wanting serious dialogue.

BTW: Creationism and Evolution, in my opinion, can both co-exist. picked by ted 5 months ago

The Florida Board of Education officially upheld evolution yesterday.
Well, sort of... picked by rambler 6 months ago

There seems to be an ongoing debate here at Plime. It goes something like this:
"There is no evidence for evolution, other than questionable fossil records!"

Well, here's some other evidence courtesy of Brittanica. picked by Boomshank 5 days ago

Pope Benedict has said there is substantial scientific proof of the theory of evolution. The Pope, speaking as he was concluding his holiday in northern Italy, also said the human race must listen to "the voice of the Earth" or risk destroying its very existence. picked by deepchill 1 year ago

It's not "just" a theory, fossil record gaps prove nothing and science classrooms should shun creationism. Overzealous creationists might want to pay particular attention, and those who accept evolution may learn something, too. picked by TheStep 6 months ago

A chart showing public acceptance of evolution in 34 countries. picked by karenben 4 months ago

A fascinating summary of some recent research on human evolution, that appears to be speeding up. Look for the controversial stuff in the last two paragraphs, and consider the various possible implications... picked by rambler 8 months ago

In the early 1900s, Edwin Hubble made the startling discovery that our Milky Way galaxy is not alone. It is just one of many galaxies, or "island universes," as Hubble dubbed them, swimming in the sea of space. Now, a century later, NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer is helping piece together the evolution of these cosmic species. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

Tongue-in-cheek look at the descent of man and an attempt to combine the creationist theory with the evolution theory.

Not entirely sure how well they do combine but worth a try I 'spose. picked by doggylives 2 months ago

On Wednesday a 15 year old sued the St. Petersburg Education Committee, stating that evolution insults her religious beliefs, and violates her rights. picked by TheBlueFrog 2 years ago

Chicken evolution, that is. picked by suebe 6 months ago

A home video of John Lennon singing "Dear Yoko" acoustically picked by 2manyusernames 12 months ago

Over 900 people voted on this so far. 70% say "Yes! Evolution is a scientifically demonstratable fact!". Anyone can vote on this. picked by camp185 1 year ago