Biological evolution is descent with modification. This definition encompasses small-scale evolution (changes in gene frequency in a population from one generation to the next) and large-scale evolution (the descent of different species from a common ancestor over many generations). Evolution helps us to understand the history of life. While evolution is very widely accepted, many people hold to misconceptions about it. This list should help to dispel some of those myths.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Top 10 Signs Of Evolution In Modern Man
Through history, as natural selection played its part in the development of modern man, many of the useful functions and parts of the human body become unnecessary. What is most fascinating is that many of these parts of the body still remain in some form so we can see the progress of evolution. This list covers the ten most significant evolutionary changes that have taken place – leaving signs behind them.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Watch out! Record number of creationism bills in 2011
Yes, there is a record number of creationism bills being introduced in 2011, and it's still the early part of the year! Religious Dispatches has the story here.
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