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Richard Nelson Developed by Richard William Nelson, Darwin Then and Now centers on understanding the intersection of evolutionary theory and science. The book Darwin Then and Now: The Most Amazing Story in the History of Science (pictured in the right column) chronicles Darwin’s life, how he developed his hypothesis, specifically what he said, and what scientists have discovered since.

With over 1,000 references from Darwin and evolution scientists, Darwin Then and Now retraces the most remarkable story in the history of science. For more details about the book, read the Preface and an excerpt discussing Wallace’s Letter to Darwin in 1858.

 

The six website pillars are Home, About, Glossary, Understanding Evolution, the Scientific Revolution, and Genesis.

Home

Home features articles examining recently published natural science reports and didactic articles on the intersection of evolution and science. The content categorization is outlined in the Understanding Evolution pillar description.

Types of natural science articles range from the origin of bioluminescence to the discovery of terrestrial dinosaurs deep in the North Sea to didactic Theory and Consensus articles on the theory of evolution.

About

About (current page) is an overview of the website’s second pillar.

Glossary

Glossary, the third website pillar, defines commonly used terms in the life sciences associated with the theory of biological evolution.

Understanding Evolution

Understanding Evolution, the fourth website pillar, explains how the various scientific approaches used to study nature can influence the interpretation of evidence.

Foundations for understanding the intersection of evolution and science begin with how to Study Evolution and with understanding what science is.

With these foundations, understanding the intersection of evolution and science begins. Articles in Understanding Evolution are divided into three categories: Evolution and Science, Theory and Consensus, and Charles Darwin.

Evolution and Science articles are linked to the following subcategories –

Theory and Consensus articles explore topics from Natural Selection to Investigating Evolution.

Snapshots of Charles Darwin’s biography in Understanding Evolution give insight into his approach to examining the evidence.

Currently, the Darwin Then and Now website includes nearly 80 posts and over 100 pages – all accessible via links and Website searches.

Scientific Revolution

The Scientific Revolution is an overview of the history of science, starting with the Renaissance and the emergence of the revolution. This pillar lists its founders and includes quotes from their worldviews.

Genesis

The Genesis pillar lists statements from the Old and New Testaments that directly reference the Genesis account of creation.

 

 

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Darwin Then and Now is an educational resource on the intersection of evolution and science, highlighting the ongoing challenges to the theory of evolution.

 

Move On

Explore how to understand twenty-first-century concepts of evolution further using the following links –

    • The Understanding Evolution category showcases how varying historical study approaches to evolution have led to varying conclusions. Subcategories include –
    • The Biography of Charles Darwin category showcases relevant aspects of his life.
    • The Glossary defines terms used in studying the theory of biological evolution.

 

 

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