Evolution: Facts, news, features and articles about the processes that shape the diversity of life on Earth
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Are legs more important than arms?Whether arms or legs are more important depends on the species and the environment.
By Kiley Price Published
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Invisible barrier that runs through Indonesia finally explained by scientistsResearchers now understand why there is an uneven distribution of animal species on either side of the mysterious boundary, known as the Wallace Line.
By Harry Baker Published
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Did the Cambrian explosion really happen?Something unique does seem to have taken place during this time when so many animal groups first appeared, but it's not an open-and-shut case.
By Amanda Heidt Published
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What energy source sparked the evolution of life?Leading theories suggest that the first energy used by life was either from the sun or from geothermal heat and chemistry at the bottom of the ocean.
By JoAnna Wendel Published
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Which came first: The chicken or the egg?Most biologists will answer confidently when asked "which came first, the chicken or the egg?" but the answer may depend on what type of egg you're talking about.
By Joanna Thompson Published
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Does evolution ever go backward?In regressive evolution, organisms lose complex features and can appear to evolve "in reverse." But evolution doesn't retrace its steps, experts said.
By Michael Dhar Published
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Evolution Predictable Everywhere in the Universe, Scientist SaysIf the history of life could be rewound and replayed, many of the same innovations would reappear. What’s that mean for life on other planets?
By Ker Than Last updated
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Teachers: Creationism Belongs in Science ClassUK survey: 29 percent of teachers there think creationism and intelligent design should be taught as science.
By Robert Roy Britt Last updated
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Origin of Life: What Are the Odds?How life began is one of life's great mysteries.
By Robert Roy Britt Last updated
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