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 ›
The fundamental difficulty for any undirected process of evolution is being able to see into the future and determine what functions that organism will need to survive. Read More ›
This article shows that there are numerous legitimate scientific challenges to core tenets of Darwinian theory, as well as predominant theories of chemical evolution. Read More ›
Many modern biologists have noted that the term "evolution" can mean different things. And this means that not all senses of evolution have the same epistemological standing. Read More ›
Many mathematicians, physicists and computer scientists who, like me, are appalled that Darwin’s explanation for the development of life is so widely accepted in the life sciences. 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 ›
