Every student of biological evolution learns about peppered moths: the dramatic increase in dark forms of this species during the industrial revolution, and experiments pointing to differential bird predation as the cause. Read More ›
Intelligent Design theory (ID) can contribute to science on at least two levels. ID is concerned with inferring from the evidence whether a given feature of the world is designed. Secondarily, ID could function as a “metatheory,” providing a conceptual framework for scientific research. Read More ›
I became curious to see if I could find other mistakes in the standard biology texts dealing with evolution. Far from being exceptions, such blatant misrepresentations are more often the rule. Read More ›
In general, an “A” requires full disclosure of the truth, discussion of relevant scientific controversies, and a recognition that Darwin’s theory — like all scientific theories — might have to be revised or discarded if it doesn’t fit the facts. An “F” indicates that the textbook uncritically relies on logical fallacy, dogmatically treats a theory as an unquestionable fact, or blatantly misrepresents published scientific evidence. Read More ›
