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Evolution
- Considers the science that supports the theory of evolution - from the National Academy of Sciences. - A very informative site about biology and evolutionary theory.|
» A Post-Darwinian Probabilistic Model - A probabilistic model of biological evolution with a new interpretation of Darwinian natural selection and 3 examples: 1) 5 mass extinctions 2) hominization 3) the PO2PAL increase.
» Alec's Evolution Pages with scientific evidence for evolution - Essays, articles, resources and links presenting scientific evidence for evolution and refuting creationist arguments. Demonstrates fallacies of Young Earth Creationism and Intelligent Design.
» Articles on Evolution - From the archives of the Boston Review.
» Beliefs of U.S. Public About Evolution and Creation - Presents and discusses the results of polls (from Gallup, About.com, and other sources) of various economic, educational, and religious groups about evolution and creation.
» Essays on Evolution - Essays on dinosaur origin and extinction, bird origin and flight, and human origin.
» European Society for Evolutionary Biology - The Society aims promotes evolutionary research in a wide sense. It publishes the Journal of Evolutionary Biology, and organizes a conference every other year.
» Evolution Happens! - Information about biological evolution in a Q&A format. Explains why creation science is not science. Includes photographs and many links.
» Evolution Update - A tool for academic research in evolutionary biology and its associated controversies.
» Evolution by Natural Selection - An introduction to how the appearance of design in the living world arose from a mindless process.
» Evolution of Evolvability - This paper shows how evolution tunes the content and frequency of genetic variation to enhance its evolvability, organising genetic systems into hierarchies. Genetic evolution is neither random nor blind.
» Evolution's Arrow - Web version of a book written by John Stewart about the direction of evolution and the future of humanity.
» Evolution: Darwin - Supporting material for the "Evolution" TV series. Includes informative activities.
» Hans-Cees Speel's Homepage - The Evolution and Philosophy section discusses evolution in biology, philosophy, artificial intelligence, and memetics.
» Introduction to Phylogeny - University of California Museum of Paleontology virtual exhibit explores the relationship of phylogeny and evolution.
» Nearctica - Evolution - Extensive annotated collection of links on the process of evolution.
» On the Origin and Impact of Information in the Average Evolution - Paper on the relationship between information and the process of evolution.
» Origin of Life: Prebiotic Synthesis of Amino Acids - Two articles discussing chemical evolution in light of the Zeeman effect and the lightning cloud experiments of Stanley Miller.
» Radiation of the First Animals - Illustrated lecture transcript by Dr. Jere Lipps. Discussion of the evolutionary record of the pre-Cambrian period and the Cambrian explosion, including the traces and impacts of non-skeletal life forms.
» Replicators: Evolutionary Powerhouses - Extensive and interactive educational resource providing information on biological and cultural evolution, language development, and philosophy.
» Scientific American: 15 Answers to Creationist Nonsense - Review and critique of popular arguments against the theory of evolution by natural selection.
» Songbird Shows How Evolution Works - BBC News article about study on Himalayan songbirds that suggests how one species can evolve into two.
» The Evolution Education Wiki - An Evolution Encyclopedia and FAQ compiled by users of the site.
» The Evolution Evidence Page - A collection of articles about evolution, most of which deal primarily with human evolution, from a variety of sources. They include discussion of the anatomical, fossil and genetic evidence.
» The Evolutionary Tales - Recasting of Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales" to present evolutionary theory and the pseudoscientific nature of "creation science" by Ronald L. Ecker. Full text available online.
» The Panda's Thumb - Group weblog on evolutionary theory, the claims of the anti-evolution movement, and the defence of the integrity of both science and science education.
» The Story of Human Evolution - An step-by-step explanation of natural evolution from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization.
» Triumph of Life - Companion to PBS series on evolution. Features essays, video clips, and special interactive features that explore the story of life on Earth.
» Vertebrate Flight Exhibit - Explores the physics of vertebrate flight, with particular emphasis on its origins and evolution.
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