The story of Charles Darwin’s life. His theory of evolution changed the way we understood our place in the world.

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Natural selection is usually understood in the context of change. When organisms deviate from the norm, they may gain advantages that let their lineages outlast those of their less-adaptable relatives ...

Researchers have put forth a theory that humans are no longer subject to natural selection for evolution, but instead that ...

A new landmark study has uncovered evidence that challenges the long-held beliefs about human evolution.

It would be tempting to believe that human evolution has slowed since our ancestors left Africa 300,000 years ago. Yet a new study based on ancient DNA reveals a very different reality. By analyzing ...

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The second science -- Simple selection -- The genetic and ecological context of selection -- History, chance, and necessity -- The rate of genetic deterioration -- The rate of environmental ...