Archeology
Discovery of 8.7 million-year-old remains turns human history upside down
The traditional view of human origins since the time of Charles Darwin may be shattered by the discovery of a common ancestor in Europe.
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Why India Removed Darwin's Theory of Evolution from Textbooks
Recently, the Indian government has decided to remove lectures related to Darwin's Theory of Evolution from textbooks used in grades 9 and 10 in public schools.
Animal world
Admire the 'living fossils' that exist around us
Naturalist Charles Darwin was the first to coin the term
Oceanography
5 Creatures That Evolved Into Crabs - Has Mother Nature Run Out of Shape Ideas?
Charles Darwin believed that evolution had created 'endless forms most beautiful'. However, his theory of evolution and his feelings do not explain why nature continues…
Biology
Beetle species sparks debate over Darwin's theory of evolution
A tiny insect that survived the extinction event that killed the dinosaurs questions evolutionary theory.
Archeology
Ancient foxes were domesticated and kept as pets 1,500 years ago
New archaeological discoveries reveal a companionship between humans and foxes in South America, and it could change our understanding of early animal domestication.
Animal world
Darwin's bark spider spins silk to 'build a bridge' 25m long
Thanks to its extremely unique silk-spinning mechanism and knowing how to take advantage of air currents, Darwin's bark spider can build a 25m long 'bridge' across the r…
Animal world
Discharging 600 volts of electricity, the eel species confused the father of the theory of evolution
The electric eel hides an evolutionary mystery that Charles Darwin also couldn't explain.
Science story
Research points to 'holes' in Darwin's theory of evolution
A new study shows that Darwinian evolution could have happened up to four times faster, based on analyzes of genetic variation.
Science story
After 20 years of wandering, Charles Darwin's notebook was mysteriously returned to the Cambridge University Library
The notebook contains a sketch of the famous Tree of Life, drawn by Charles Darwin before he hypothesized to change human perception.
Archeology
The mystery that once made Charles Darwin a headache is solved after 140 years
The mystery that once baffled famous scientist Charles Darwin has been solved 140 years after his death.
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Charles Darwin's strange eating hobby
Charles Robert Darwin (1809 - 1882), English scientist, is one of the most influential figures in human history.
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Could Darwin be wrong about the origin of life on Earth?
According to the theory of scientist Charles Darwin, life can be formed in a 'warm lake' filled with salt, light, temperature ... But this hypothesis may not be accurate.
Biology
The world's rarest flower ever lost Darwin's whole life
The father of evolutionary theory Charles Darwin asserts that as a flowering plant, it is inevitable that butterflies and bees are suitable for pollination. But when fac…
Oceanography
The world's smallest fish 'saves' coral reefs
The smallest vertebrate aquatic species - cryptobenthic fish - though less than 2cm long but plays the most important role in the coral region's ecosystem.