Evolution

Evolution Entrance
A comprehensive site with information about scientists and naturalists involved in the development of the theory of evolution. Link

Evolution is a Fact and a Theory
Biologists consider evolution to be a fact in much the same way that physicists do so for gravity. However, the mechanisms of evolution are less well understood, and it is these mechanisms that are described by several theories of evolution. Link

Evolution vs Creation
There are eleven articles in this web site that discuss various aspects of creationists’ theories concerning literal readings of the Bible or supernatural explanations, and each of these is demonstrated to have originated by natural processes or to have a modern science interpretation. Link

Evolution: Full Text of Original Papers from Nineteenth Century onwards
Full text of original papers on evolution from the nineteenth century to thepresent day, with particular emphasis on the work of Darwin’s researcassociate, George Romanes, and the English biologist, William Bateson. Link

Evolutionary Theory Outreach Group
Discussion group on evolution dedicated to promoting the biological sciences and evolutionary theory. Link

EvoNet – The Network of Excellence in Evolutionary Computing
The Network of Excellence in Evolutionary Computing (EvoNet) is funded by the European Union under the ESPRIT Framework Four initiative. “Evolutionary computing is one of the most important emerging technologies of recent times. Over the last ten years there been exponential growth of research activity in the field and European research groups are key players. EvoNet has been set up to encourage co-operation between all those involved in this activity in Europe.” Link

Five Major Misconceptions about Evolution
One big reason creationist arguments against evolution are so effective is that major misconceptions about the topic abound. This article clears up five of the most important misconceptions. Link

Fossil Hominids – The Evidence for Human Evolution
Much of human evolution is well documented by the fossil record. This set of articles covers the fossil evidence for such human ancestors as Australopithecus afarensis, Homo habilis and Homo erectus. Creationist arguments about these fossils are also confronted. Link

Genetics Origins
Genetic Origins is a web site with biochemical methods and computer tools to allow students to use their own DNA “fingerprints” as a starting point in the study of human evolution. Two experiments are currently available. Link

Introduction to Evolutionary Biology
This essay is a must-read for anyone who wants to participate in talk.origins. It lays out the land for evolutionists and creationists alike, presenting the ideas behind and the evidence for biological evolution. Link