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 2 months 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 9 months ago

Science fiction writers have suggested a future Earth populated by a blend of all races into a common human form. In real life, the reverse seems to be happening. picked by Mershaullk 9 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 7 months ago

Journey through the story of human evolution in an interactive documentary. picked by ogri2003 1 year ago

The Human Genome Project revealed that only a small fraction of the 3 billion “letter” DNA code actually instructs cells to manufacture proteins, the workhorses of most life processes. This has raised the question of what the remaining part of the human genome does. How much of the rest performs other biological functions, and how much is merely residue of prior genetic events? Evolut... read full post picked by Blankspace73 5 months ago

A new approach and new technology allow making animation more realistic. picked by Milkshake 2 years 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 9 months ago

ALI G, played by Sacha Baron Cohen (AKA Borat), talks about things with serious people such as Kent Hovind. Also here is a great interview with Posh and Becks: picked by spocksmyhomeboy 1 year ago

Pope Benedict, elaborating his views on evolution for the first time as Pontiff, says science has narrowed the way life's origins are understood and Christians should take a broader approach to the question. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Recently, two groups of astronomers were able to see two classes of unique galaxies from the early universe. One group glimpsed galaxies that looked old even when the universe was young, suggesting they must have been some of the first galaxies to form after the birth of the universe. The other group found galaxies dating from the strongest burst of star formation in the universe. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months 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 6 months ago

A science student in Kentucky says when the Bible records God spoke, and things were created, that's just what happened, and he can support that with scientific experiments. picked by MaskedWriter 2 years 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

In the history of life on earth, one intriguing mystery is how plants made the transition from water to land and then went on to diversify into the array of vegetation we see today, from simple mosses and liverworts to towering redwoods. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years 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

This lecture, given by a professor who has a PhD in both evolutionary biology and theology, discusses the "colourful spectrum" of possibilities that lie between the black and white endmembers, creation and evolution.
It's a bit of a long lecture, but worth the listen/watch. picked by chinook 5 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

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 10 months ago

A chart showing public acceptance of evolution in 34 countries. picked by karenben 5 months ago