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Evolution Predictable Everywhere in the Universe, Scientist Says
By Ker Than last updated
If the history of life could be rewound and replayed, many of the same innovations would reappear. What’s that mean for life on other planets?

Teachers: Creationism Belongs in Science Class
By Robert Roy Britt last updated
UK survey: 29 percent of teachers there think creationism and intelligent design should be taught as science.

What is Darwin's Theory of Evolution?
By Ker Than, Ashley P. Taylor, Tom Garner last updated
Reference In 1859, Charles Darwin published his ideas that humans and animals change over time. But what is the Theory of Evolution?

Origin of Life: What Are the Odds?
By Robert Roy Britt last updated
How life began is one of life's great mysteries.

Talk, Talk, Talk: One Thing We Do Better than Apes
By Meredith F. Small last updated
Chat is what humans are all about.

As Myth Marries Science, the Origin Story Matters (Op-Ed)
By Roger Briggs last updated
In modern times, scientific understanding replaces myths as the origin story for humanity.

Selfless Chimps Shed Light on Evolution of Altruism
By Charles Q. Choi last updated
Chimpanzees help strangers without apparent expectation of personal gain.

Genome of Mysterious Extinct Human Reveals Brown-Eyed Girl
By Charles Q. Choi last updated
... and other surprises are revealed in the Denisovan DNA.
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