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

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

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 6 days 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 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

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

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

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

The Pope has come out of the side of evolution. Go Pope, go. picked by pocksucket 1 year ago

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

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

"If someone believes that the earth is 6,000 years old and every scientist in the world is saying that it is billions of years old, why shouldn't I take that into account when I am assessing the rationality of someone I am going to put into the highest office in the land?" picked by pulsisx 7 months ago

Yoko Ono is suing the producers of a movie that challenges the concept of Darwinian evolution, saying they used the song "Imagine" without her permission and led the blogosphere to accuse her of "selling out." picked by escaflowne 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

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

The Pope has come out in the side of evolution. Go Pope, Go. picked by pocksucket 1 year 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

Surprising research based on two African fossils suggests our family tree is more like a wayward bush with stubby branches, challenging what had been common thinking on how early humans evolved. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year 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