The Darwin Era
Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection provided not only the theological core for modern biology but also highlighted how our species's ancestral past affects our minds and our societies. Perhaps even more impressive, evolution has proven to be a paradigm that extends far beyond the boundaries of biology, influencing such far-flung topics as our understanding of the universe itself.
The articles and multimedia pieces presented here reflect the far-reaching power of Darwin's revolutionary idea.
"Evolution in Two Minutes or Less"
Could you communicate the most important idea in biology, and one of the most controversial ideas around, in a mere 120 seconds? The entrants in the Evolution in Two Minutes of Less contest did. Here are the five finalists—the entries that best met the challenge. Watch the videos and vote for which one you think did the best job.
The official winner will be selected by the contest judge, PZ Myers, biologist at the University of Minnesota, Morris, author of the popular blog Pharyngula, and well-known defender of evolution.
