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Evolution
 Websites presented in alphabetical order "Original" Great Ape Discovered 
 News article about how scientists working near Barcelona "have unearthed remains of a primate that could have been ancestral not only to humans but to all great apes, including chimps and gorillas. ... They have assigned it to an entirely new genus and species: Pierolapithecus catalaunicus." Also notes that not all scientists are convinced by the conclusions drawn by the Spanish researchers. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4014351.stm Topics: Animals, Geology, Mammals, Science, Science, Social Issues Last updated Jul 9, 2009 AAAS Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion: Evolution
This American Association for the Advancement of Science site promotes the "scientific robustness of the contemporary theory of biological evolution." It "seeks to engage the religious communities in support of research on and education about evolution." Includes discussions of dissenting views, such as intelligent design and creationism. Also find full-text versions of related major federal court decisions. http://www.aaas.org/spp/dser/03_Areas/evolution/ Topics: Religion, Science, Social Issues Last updated Apr 19, 2006 The Alfred Russel Wallace Page
This site is "dedicated to celebrating the life and work of the English naturalist, evolutionist, and social critic Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913)," who is asserted to have had an independent realization of the theory of natural selection prior to Darwin. Includes a biography, chronology, interviews, selected writings, bibliographies, indexes to Wallace's writings, information about Wallace materials in archives, and an extensive FAQ. Searchable. Created by librarian and professor Charles H. Smith. http://www.wku.edu/~smithch/ Topics: History By Place, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People, Science, Science, Social Issues Last updated Oct 1, 2004 Ancient Creature of the Deep
This is a companion site for a PBS NOVA program about the discovery of the coelacanth, a fish thought to be extinct, by Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer and J.L.B. Smith in 1938 in East London, South Africa. Includes information about coelacanth anatomy, other living "fossil fish" (bichir, bowfin, gar, hagfish, lamprey, lungfish, paddlefish, and sturgeon), program transcript, images, teacher’s guide, and related links. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/fish/ Topics: Science, Science, Social Issues Last updated Jul 17, 2003 Charles Darwin and His Writings
Presentation on British naturalist Charles Darwin's life; his "On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection" and other writings on plants, zoology, geology; and theories of species development. From the University of South Carolina Library, which holds the C. Warren Irvin Jr. Collection of Darwin's writings and a complete collection of first editions of Darwin's books. http://www.sc.edu/library/spcoll/nathist/darwin/darwinindex.html Topics: Notable People, Science Last updated Aug 23, 2007 Charles Darwin: The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online
This site contains Charles Darwin's "complete publications and many of his handwritten manuscripts. There are over 50,000 searchable text pages and 40,000 images." Searchable, or browse by publication to view text or digitized images (or both, in some cases) of the publications. Also includes a bibliography, a manuscript catalog, a biography, and audio files of his works. From the University of Cambridge (UK). http://darwin-online.org.uk/ Topics: Notable People, Science Last updated Nov 1, 2006 Darwin
The website for a 2005-2006 American Museum of Natural History exhibit about evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin. It features essays about Darwin's life as a naturalist and his theories about evolution and natural selection, images, video and audio clips, and a webcam of the Galapagos tortoise exhibit at the museum. Also includes an educator's guide and links to related websites. http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/darwin/ Topics: Notable People, Science, Social Issues Last updated Nov 25, 2007 Darwin 200
Website for activities for British naturalist Charles Darwin's "200th birthday in February 2009 ... [which] will begin in July 2008 by commemorating 150 years since Darwin first presented his theory to fellow scientists ... [and building] up to November 2009, which is the 150th anniversary of the publication of 'On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.'" Provides a biography, links, and news about events and resources. From the Natural History Museum, London. http://www.darwin200.org/ Topics: Notable People, Science Last updated Aug 20, 2007 Darwin 2009 Festival
Website for the August 2009 Cambridge, England, festival that will celebrate "the bicentenary of [Charles] Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his seminal work 'On the Origin of Species.'" In addition to event listings, find descriptions and links to Darwin-related collections at Cambridge University, and a description of Darwin's time at Cambridge as a student. Some website sections are under construction. From Cambridge University Press. http://www.darwin2009.cam.ac.uk/ Topics: Notable People, Science Last updated Aug 20, 2007 Darwin 2009 Houston
"In recognition of the importance of Charles Darwin's writings, the participating institutions ... offer events and resources about natural selection, evolution, and genetics. Many activities will take place during 2009 which marks the bicentennial of Darwin's birth and the sesquicentennial of the publication of 'On The Origin of Species.'" The site includes a chronology, bibliography, links to related sites, and a blog. From the Houston Academy of Medicine, Texas Medical Center Library. http://www.darwin2009houston.org/ Topics: Notable People, Science Last updated Jun 9, 2008 Darwin Correspondence Project
This website presents around 5,000 letters written by and to naturalist Charles Darwin, providing "information about his intellectual development, Victorian science and society. They [throw] light on his formative years and the voyage of the Beagle, on the period which led up to the publication of 'The Origin of Species' and the subsequent heated debates." Includes a section on Darwin and religion. From the University of Cambridge Library. http://www.darwinproject.ac.uk/ Topics: Notable People, Science, Social Issues Last updated Jul 25, 2007 Darwin Digital Library of Evolution
This website's goal is to provide the literature of evolution "within a historically and topically coherent structure." The site features the full text of works by Charles Darwin (such as "On the Origin of Species" and images and transcriptions of Darwin's notes for this book), essays on evolutionary science since Darwin and on the cultural implications of the evolutionary theory, and a bibliography. From the library of the American Museum of Natural History. http://darwinlibrary.amnh.org Topics: Science, Social Issues Last updated May 11, 2006 Evolution of Human Pygmies
Overview of studies at the University of Cambridge concerning the small body size of human pygmies. Includes a link to the group's December 2007 academic journal article about the Aeta and Batak pygmies of the Philippines and to news stories about the group's findings. From the Leverhulme Centre for Human Evolutionary Studies, University of Cambridge, England. http://www.human-evol.cam.ac.uk/News/news_am.htm Topics: Science Last updated Jan 7, 2008 Evolutionary Psychology: A Primer
An introduction to evolutionary psychology. "Evolutionary psychology is an 'approach' to psychology, in which knowledge and principles from evolutionary biology are put to use in research on the structure of the human mind." Outlines five basic biological principles and includes information on phylogenetic versus adaptationist approaches to psychology. From the Center for Evolutionary Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara. http://www.psych.ucsb.edu/research/cep/primer.html Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, Science, Science, Social Issues, Social Science Last updated Aug 9, 2003 Faith & Reason
Interviews and transcripts from a 1998 PBS documentary on the conflict between science and religion. Broad subjects such as history, evolution, and genetics lead to a series of essays, with further suggested topics to explore. Includes biographies of the interviewees and a glossary. http://www.pbs.org/faithandreason/ Topics: Religion, Science, Social Issues Last updated Jan 4, 2009 Featured Question: A Few Thoughts on Mass Extinctions
Questions and answers about extinction and mass extinctions from a NASA astrobiologist. Discusses the past five big mass extinctions and the possibility of a future, sixth mass extinction. Includes video clips, images, and related links. http://nai.arc.nasa.gov/astrobio/feat_questions/mass_extinction.cfm Topics: Science Last updated Mar 23, 2004 Fossil Fish With "Limbs" is Missing Link, Study Says
April 2006 article about a report on the discovery in the Canadian Arctic of a new fish fossil that "boasts leglike fins. ... The creature is being hailed as a crucial missing link between fish and land animals -- including the prehistoric ancestors of humans." Includes an artists conception of the crocodile-like creature, showing joints in its front limbs and nostrils for breathing air. From National Geographic. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/04/0405_060405_fish.html Topics: Animals, Geology, Science Last updated Apr 12, 2006 Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX)
Information about this "orbiting space telescope that will observe galaxies in ultraviolet light across 10 billion years of cosmic history." Features quick facts, images, a glossary, educational materials, and updates about this mission, which is a partnership between NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the California Institute of Technology (CalTech). http://www.galex.caltech.edu Topics: Astronomy, Geography, Science, Science, Social Issues Last updated Sep 14, 2006 Guns, Germs and Steel
"Based on Jared Diamond's Pulitzer Prize-winning book of the same name, 'Guns, Germs and Steel' traces humanity's journey over the last 13,000 years" with a focus on understanding "the roots of global inequality." Features descriptions of and transcripts from episodes of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) show, essays related to topics explored in the book (such as crops, domesticated animals, and smallpox), recommended books and websites, and lesson plans. http://www.pbs.org/gunsgermssteel/ Topics: History, Infectious Diseases, Lesson Plans, Science, Science, Social Issues Last updated Jul 12, 2005 Intelligent Design in the Classroom
Series of stories on intelligent design--"the theory that an intelligent force had a role to play in the creation of the universe"--and the educational system. Includes a look at the debate in several states and links to related articles about evolution, creation myths, academic freedom, and related topics. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5011327 Topics: K-12 Education, Religion, Science, Social Issues Last updated Nov 16, 2005 Intelligent Design?
"Three proponents of Intelligent Design (ID) present their views of design in the natural world. Each view is immediately followed by a response from a proponent of evolution (EVO). The report, printed in its entirety, opens with an introduction by Natural History magazine and concludes with an overview of the ID movement." Includes links to related sites. Also available in Spanish. Reprinted from Natural History magazine, from the American Museum of Natural History. http://www.actionbioscience.org/evolution/nhmag.html Topics: Religion, Science, Social Issues Last updated Aug 31, 2005 Intelligent Designs on Evolution
This 2006 documentary looks at the concept of intelligent design, "which argues certain aspects of the natural world are so complex they must have been the work of a designer." The companion website features articles on intelligent design in the classroom and religion in schools, interviews, audio and transcript of the program, and related links and readings on evolution and creationism. From American RadioWorks. http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/inteldesign/ Topics: K-12 Education, Religion, Science, Social Issues Last updated Jan 31, 2006 Introduction to the Aves: The Birds
Concentrates on the paleontology and evolutionary history of birds. Includes information on life cycle, ecology, anatomy, and fossil record. From the Museum of Paleontology, University of California, Berkeley. http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/diapsids/birds/birdintro.html Topics: Animals, Birds, Geology, Science, Social Issues Last updated Jun 15, 2005 Introduction to the Metazoa: Animals, Animals, Animals!
Includes information on the "fossil record, life history, ecology, systematics [subgroups] and morphology" of each class of animals. From the Museum of Paleontology, University of California, Berkeley. http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/phyla/phyla.html Topics: Animals, Geology, Science, Science, Social Issues Last updated Aug 10, 2003 Life Has a History
This site "provides [K-12] students with an introduction to the history of life and how it results in the biodiversity of today. During this tour students learn about geologic time, fossils, ancestral relationships, cladograms, variation, natural selection, and extinction." Includes lesson plans for teachers. From the Museum of Paleontology, University of California, Berkeley. http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/education/explorations/tours/intro/ Topics: Biology, K-12 Education, Science, Social Issues Last updated Aug 10, 2003 Living Links
"Comparisons of the social life, ecology, cognition, neurology, and molecular genetics of apes and humans." The program's goals are "1) to reconstruct human evolution, 2) pinpoint the differences and similarities between humans and apes, and 3) educate the public about apes, and promote their well-being and conservation." The site covers the great apes (bonobos, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans) and capuchin monkeys, with vocalizations of chimps and bonobos. Taxonomy shows the primate family tree. There are videos and interviews, articles and a bibliography of print resources in the Library , and related Links . From the Living Links Center of Emory University. http://www.emory.edu/LIVING_LINKS/ Topics: Mammals, Science, Science, Social Issues Last updated Apr 10, 2001 The Long Foreground: Human Prehistory
This site provides "some essential background information about human culture prior to the development of civilized communities." It is an illustrated narrative with three sections: Overview of Human Origins , Hominid Species Timeline , and Human Physical Characteristics . Includes information on Australopithecus, Homo habilis, Homo erectus, Homo sapiens, and Neanderthal. From the World Civilizations faculty at Washington State University. http://www.wsu.edu/gened/learn-modules/top_longfor/lfopen-index.html Topics: Science, Science, Social Issues Last updated Dec 6, 2002 National Center for Science Education (NCSE)
Founded in 1981, NCSE is the "nationally-recognized clearinghouse for information and advice to keep evolution in the science classroom and 'scientific creationism' out." This site includes significant court rulings, FAQs, bibliographies, educational resources, and links to science, evolution, critical thinking, civil liberties, and creationist sites. http://ncseweb.org/ Topics: Religion, Science, Social Issues Last updated Sep 15, 2009 Taking Issue: The Origins of Life vs. Origins of Species
"At its extremes, the current debate over teaching Darwin's theory of evolution pits science against religion. ... Taking Issue asks religious leaders what their faith tells them about the origins of life and whether it can be reconciled with evolution." This August 2005 compilation of views includes Catholic, Evangelical Baptist, Episcopal, Muslim, and Jewish perspectives. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/takingissue/20050803_takingissue_origins.html Topics: Religion, Science, Science, Social Issues Last updated Aug 9, 2005 Timeline of Discovery
"Presented here ... is a timeline that includes important scientific discoveries from 1840 to the present related to early humans. This interactive overview is a practical tool for your own investigation of our collective past." Covers events such as gorillas being formally recognized as a separate genus from chimpanzees in 1847, the 1859 publication of "Darwin's groundbreaking and highly controversial book on evolution," and Leakey funded discoveries starting in the 1960s. From the Leakey Foundation. http://www.leakeyfoundation.org/discoveries/timeline.swf Topics: Science Last updated Aug 11, 2008 Understanding Evolution
Site about the science and history of evolutionary biology designed "to help you understand what evolution is, how it works, how it factors into your life, how research in evolutionary biology is performed, and how ideas in this area have changed over time." Features an introduction to "the patterns and mechanisms of evolution," lesson plans for teachers (K-12), a glossary, links to related sites, and more. From the University of California, Berkeley, Museum of Paleontology. http://evolution.berkeley.edu Topics: Science, Science, Social Issues Last updated Jul 25, 2006 |
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