Wednesday, November 25, 2009

evolution

Accelerated Evolution for Penguin DNA

DNA analysis shows that molecular evolution can happen at varying rates. more >>

Blowing the Lid Off of Human Language Evolution

Human version of a particular protein alters genetic activity related to language capacity. more >>

New Dinosaur Species Potentially a Missing Link

Scientists believe newly discovered species eventually evolved into some of the largest animals on land more >>

Your Thoughts on Creationism/Darwinism Debate

Readers weigh in on a debate about a creationist edition of Darwin's On the Origin of Species. more >>

Scientist Genie Scott's Last Word to Creationist Ray Comfort: There You Go Again

Scientist Genie Scott has the last word in a debate over creationist Ray Comfort's take on Darwin. more >>

Poll: Will You Read Creationist Take on Darwin's 'Origin of Species'?

Are you interesting in reading the new creationist version of "On the Origin of Species"? more >>

Ray Comfort Responds to Genie Scott on Creationist 'Origin of Species'

Creationist Ray Comfort defends his take on Darwin against a scientific critique. more >>

How Creationist 'Origin' Distorts Darwin

The head of the National Center for Science Education rebuts a new version of Darwin's seminal book. more >>

Exclusive: Ray Comfort Defends His Creationist Edition of 'On the Origin of Species'

Ray Comfort explains why he's publishing a pro-creationist On the Origin of Species. more >>

Ancient Lemurs Take Bite Out of Evolutionary Tree

Newly discovered primate and its relatives are more closely related to living lemurs than humans. more >>

Fossil Find Sparks Debate on Primate Origins

A 37-million-year-old jaw raises questions about primate evolution. more >>

Primate Fossil Called Only a Distant Relative

The fossil known as "Ida" seems to be far removed from our own ancestry. more >>

Time in a Bottle: Scientists Watch Evolution Unfold

40,000 generations and counting at Michigan State University. more >>

Smithsonian Plans to Open Human Evolution Hall

Vying for the Termite Throne

Battles between colonies are a clue to an evolutionary puzzle: Why are many termites sterile? more >>

Before Lucy Came Ardi, New Earliest Human Ancestor Found

Getting a Leg Up on Whale and Dolphin Evolution

New comprehensive analysis sheds light on the origin of cetaceans. more >>

Darwin Defenders Lash Out at Creationist <em>Origin of Species</em>

Darwin's defenders lambaste a Christian ministry's 150th anniversary of his landmark book. more >>

Evolution Is Irreversible

By resurrecting ancient proteins, researchers find that evolution can only go forward. more >>

Major Insights Into Evolution of Life Reported

Evolution Teaching 'Improving' in Schools, Report Says

But researchers say supporters of creationism aim to undermine it through jargon. more >>

Naming Evolution’s Winners and Losers

Mammals have fared well, alligators not so much. more >>

The Anti-Evolution Movement in Texas Highlights Idiot America

We might as well be living in the Flinstones' era. Yabba Dabba Do. more >>

Evolution Can Occur In Less Than 10 Years

Study shows wild Trinidadian guppies adapted in less than 30 generations to a new environment. more >>

Tickling Apes Reveals Laughter’s Origins

Chimps, bonobos and others enjoy the sensation and let out sounds to prove it. more >>

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