University of California Press Blog (Free subscription) | yesterday
If you think you see Charles Darwin roaming the streets this month, it might be Richard Milner, the singing Darwin scholar. Since his graduate school days, Milner, a science historian and author of Darwin's Universe, has been transforming key moments...
Science Daily (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
( Springer ) The Springer journal Naturwissenschaften is publishing a special issue "Beyond the Origin: Charles Darwin and Modern Biology" to commemorate Darwin's On the Origin of Species which was published 150 years ago in November 1859. Guest editor and author of the lead article is Dr. Ulrich Kutschera, professor of plant physiology and evolutionary biology, University...
DVD Talk (Free subscription) | yesterday
... The God Delusion , hosts this three-part British documentary series from 2008 nominally devoted to Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection. In truth though, Darwin's theory of natural selection is less an end than a means for Dawkins. In his hands it's a weapon to bludgeon not only creationists but theists of all stripes, including those that accept Darwinism. Dawkins...
Physorg (Free subscription) | yesterday
Many people have tried to read Charles Darwin's "Origin of Species," whose publication celebrates its 150th anniversary this month, but gave up.
Daily News Analysis (Free subscription) | yesterday
British scientist Charles Darwin's famous quote, "A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life", welcomes visitors to the British Library and sets the tone for the 20-day Darwin Now exhibition to be inaugurated by actress Sonali Kulkarni at the library in Pune on Tuesday.
Uncommon Descent (Free subscription) | yesterday
My review of Michael Flannery’s edition of Darwin’s co-theorist Wallaces’s World of Life in Touchstone has been published. Having followed the intelligent design controversy for a decade, I have noticed a recent key change. This year, being the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species, should have continued Charles Darwin’s century...
Atheist Media Blog (Free subscription) | yesterday
Play all videos (6) Aired November 8, 2009 on ABC TV (Australia) Darwins Brave New World is the story of how four young voyagers to the southern hemisphere, Charles Darwin, Joseph Hooker, Thomas...
Collecting my Thoughts (Free subscription) | yesterday
Ray Comfort and actor Kirk Cameron plan to give away 100,000 copies of a special edition of Charles Darwin's "Origin of Species" on 100 university campuses for the 150th anniversary of the book. Their book challenges the theory of evolution with a 50-page introduction that includes an overview of Darwin's life and presents a case for a universe created by God. [OMG--how...
Science Daily (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
( University of California - Riverside ) Many people have tried to read Charles Darwin's "Origin of Species," but gave up. For them and others who would like to know what the book is about, help by way of a new book is at hand. Biologist David Reznick of the University of California, Riverside is the author of "The Origin Then and Now: An Interpretive Guide to the Origin...
Politics.ie (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
The Sunday Times has an article today saying that some of todays teenage psycopaths may be finding justification for their actions in the theories of Darwin. Charles Darwin and the children of the evolution - Times Online On the day of the columbine massacre, Eric Harris wore a "natural selection" T shirt. In his video diaries Harris and his friend Dylan Klebold, made remarks about...
PALAEOBLOG (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
Two open access articles from the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) on Charles Darwin to celebrate the 150th anniversary this month of the publication of On the Origin of Species. Ten Myths About Charles Darwin ," by Kevin Padian appeared in the October issue of BioScience. Padian explores some common inaccuracies and untruths about Darwin and...
Gadling (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
... "Galapagos at the Crossroads: Pirates, Biologists, Tourists and Creationists Battle for Darwin's Cradle of Evolution," and it's a fantastic tutorial for anyone curious about the natural and human health of the island state today. I was particularly curious about her reportage on Darwin's initial reaction to the islands that will forever be linked with his theory of evolution....
Hindu (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
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Eurekalert (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
( American Institute of Biological Sciences ) Two articles about Charles Darwin and his development of the theory of evolution by natural selection have been published in the AIBS journal BioScience and have been made open to the public in honor of the 150th anniversary of the publication of "On the Origin of Species." The articles are by Kevin Padian and James T. Costa. Together...
Evolution List (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
TITLE: Rescuing Darwin AUTHOR: Paul Fayter SOURCE: The United Church Observer SUMMARY: Ever since the Origin of Species was first published 150 years ago, scientists and creationists have tried to spin the religious views of Charles Darwin their way. COMMENTARY: This article by Paul Fayter (appearing on a website sponsored by The United Church Observer , a Christian organization)...
