- Understanding Evolution
 ![[*]](http://au.i1.yimg.com/aunz.yimg.com/i/rating2.gif) - Offers detailed explanations of the mechanisms of evolution and the history of life on Earth, explains the relevance of evolutionary theory to our everyday lives, and outlines the multiple lines of scientific evidence relating to evolution. From the University of California Museum of Palaeontology. - Biology and Evolutionary Theory - Talk.Origins Archive
- Essays and FAQs addressing evolutionary biology, the modern synthesis of genetics and evolution, macroevolution, speciation, and related topics.
- Wikipedia: Evolution
- Hyperlinked article about the theory of evolution by natural selection and genetics.
- Replicators: Evolutionary Powerhouses
- Interactive guide about replicators and their roles in biological and cultural evolution, language development, and communication.
- Evolution: Selected Papers and Commentary
- Looks at the historical development of ideas on evolution.
- Introduction to Evolutionary Biology
- Offers a brief introduction to the cornerstone of modern biology that unites all the fields of biology under one theoretical umbrella.
- Lefalophodon: An Informal History of Evolutionary Biology Web Site
- Emphasizes the works of the late 19th century and the findings of palaeontology.
- Biology Links: Evolution
- Links to journals, academic departments, museums, papers, and other resources dedicated to evolution.
- Pharyngula
- Paul Z. Myers, an associate professor of biology at UMM, with a blog providing information about his courses as well as discussing evolution and developmental biology.
- Dawn of Animal Life
- Using exclusively Canadian rocks and fossils, this exhibit highlights almost three billion years of early evolution when only simple, soft-bodied creatures inhabited the Earth. From the Miller Museum of Geology.
- Evolution
- PBS TV series and project examining evolutionary science and the profound effect it has had on society and culture. Web feature also includes a multimedia library explaining and illustrating major evolutionary concepts.
- Loom, The
- Science author Carl Zimmer's blog about biological life, past and future.
- Darwin Digital Library of Evolution
- American Museum of Natural History Library project working to make the full literature of evolution available online within a historically and topically coherent structure.
- Modern Synthesis of Genetics and Evolution, The
- Provides a brief summary of the modern consensus among evolutionary biologists.
- EMuseum: Evolution
- Provides a brief overview of the history of natural evolution and the processes of genetics and evolution.
- Evolution: International Journal of Organic Evolution
- Published by the Society for the Study of Evolution to promote the study of organic evolution and the integration of the various fields of science concerned with evolution.
- Teaching About Evolution and the Nature of Science
- Summarizes the overwhelming observational evidence for evolution and suggests effective ways of teaching the subject for teachers, other educators, and policy makers who design, deliver, and oversee classroom instruction in biology.
- Chaos, Cheating and Cooperation: Potential Solutions to the Prisoner's Dilemma
- Outlines the Iterated Prisoner's Dilemma, which is widely regarded as a standard model for the evolution of cooperation.
- Genetics and Evolution Tutorials - Biology-Online
- Series of articles and exercises that introduce their readers to Mendelian genetics, genetic mutations, theoretical and practical natural selection, genetic engineering, selective breeding, and adaptation.
- Early Animal Evolution: Emerging Views from Comparative Biology and Geology
- Article examining the data that has begun to emerge that can resolve the sequence of genetic and morphological innovations, environmental events, and ecological interactions that collectively shaped Cambrian evolution.
- Cosmic Evolution
- Describes a grand synthesis of a long series of changes in the assembly and composition of energy, matter, and life - from the Big Bang to humankind.
- Transitions: The Evolution of Life
- Blog highlighting the latest fossil discoveries and great evolution web sites.
- BMC Evolutionary Biology
- Publishes original research articles in all aspects of molecular and non-molecular evolution of all organisms, as well as phylogenetics and palaeontology
- Science and Creationism: A View from the National Academy of Sciences
- Companion site for the NAS title offers illustrations, synopsis, and recommended resources.
- EvoTutor
- Online resource for interactive simulations of evolutionary processes.
- Good Science, Bad Science: Teaching Evolution in the States
- Report from the Thomas B. Fordham Foundation that provides a state-by-state evaluation of the treatment of evolution in science standards.
- Origins
- Exploratorium feature exploring the extraordinary places, people, tools, and ideas behind the search for the origins of matter, the universe, and life.
- NATURE: Triumph of Life
- PBS series and companion site detail the four-billion-year-old history of the origin and evolution of life on planet Earth.
- Teach Evolution and Make it Relevant
- Resources and materials for teaching evolution at the pre-college level. Find teaching guides and lesson plans for the following topics: nature of science, evidence for evolution, pathways of evolution, human evolution, heredity, speciation, and related topics.
- NOVA: Origins
- Journey back to the beginning of everything: the universe, the Earth, and life itself.
- Mechanisms: The Processes of Evolution
- Examines the mechanisms of evolution by focusing on descent; the importance of genetic variation; the random nature of genetic drift; and natural selection.
- Issues in Evolution - ActionBioscience.org
- Collection of articles addressing evolutionary theory, new species discoveries, the fossil record, and other evolution-related topics.
- Scientific American: Life Goes for a Spin
- A topsy-turvy earth may have triggered an evolutionary big bang.
- Evolution, Science and Society: Evolutionary Biology and the National Research Agenda
- Looks at how evolutionary biology will contribute directly to pressing societal challenges as well as inform and accelerate other biological disciplines in the coming century.
- Breakthrough of the Year 2005: Evolution in Action
- Video from Science and American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) recapping some of the advancements made in evolutionary biology in 2005.
- Shape of Life
- PBS eight-part series The Shape of Life reveals the dramatic rise of the animal kingdom through breakthroughs in scientific discovery.
- Synthetic Theory of Evolution: General Problems and the German Contribution to the Synthesis
(PDF) - Examines the international development of the Synthetic Theory, particularly the contributions of German biologists.
- Ornithology and the Genesis of the Synthetic Theory of Evolution
(PDF) - Report discussing in which respect ornithologists were especially prepared to appreciate the new genetical theory of evolution.
- evolution & ecology @ nature.com
- Collection of all relevant Nature Publishing Group resources in the field of evolution and ecology.
- Evolving Planet
- The Field Museum's exhibit Evolving Planet takes visitors on an awe-inspiring journey through 4 billion years of life on Earth, from single-celled organisms to towering dinosaurs and our extended human family.
- Descent of Man, The
- Four part radio series and a web site on neo-Darwinism.
- New Scientist Special Report on Evolution
- Article about evolution, the unifying force in modern biology that ties together fields as disparate as genetics, microbiology and palaeontology.
- Evolution Update
- Collection of major news and scientific reports in evolutionary biology.
- Early Theories of Evolution
- Provides an overview of the 17th-19th century discoveries that led to the acceptance of biological evolution.
- Synthetic Theory of Evolution
- Offers an introduction to late 20th century evolutionary concepts and theories.
- Principles of Evolution & Systematics
- Dr. Steven M. Carr's lecture notes addressing natural selection, mutation, variation, speciation, patterns in the fossil record, and related topics.
- Radiation of the First Animals
- Article by Dr. Jere H. Lipps.
- AAAS Evolution Resources
- Find background materials on the controversy surrounding teaching evolution in public school science classrooms and links to AAAS resources on evolution.
- Butterflies and Plants: Partners in Evolution
- Discover how natural selection has shaped animals and plants together through their ancient and persistent dependencies, and defences with one another in this Smithsonian exhibit.
- Elementary Evolutionary Biology
- Notes on basic population genetics, frequency dependent selection, sexual selection, mitochondrial DNA, mimicry, speciation, and related topics.
- Evolution - Blackwell Publishing
- Evolution is an undergraduate text in the study of evolution by Mark Ridley. Companion site includes tutorials, downloadable experiments, a timeline, and excerpts from classic texts dedicated to evolutionary biology.
- Evolution - Livescience.com
- Learn about evolution, one of the most substantiated concepts in science and is the unifying theory of biological science. Livescience.com offers news and special features exploring the concept of evolution.
- Evolution - New Scientist
- Evolutionary news and special features from the New Scientist.
- Evolution 101
- Evolution 101 provides the nuts-and-bolts on the patterns and mechanisms of evolution.
- Evolution of Life
- Celebrates the 150th anniversary of the publication of Darwin's "On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection" and provides the general public, students, and teachers with entertaining explorations of life's origin and evolution.
- Howstuffworks Evolution Channel
- Explore the theory of evolution and its impact on science. peruse Howstufworks selection of articles on fossils, natural selection, bioluminescence, animal migration, animal camouflage, and other evolutionary biology topics.
- Introduction to Evolution - Wikipedia
- This article is intended as an accessible, non-technical introduction to the subject of evolution, how life changes over many generations.
- NOVA Evolution
- Portal to NOVA's online programmes, news, and interactive features dedicated to evolution. NOVA Evolution lets you watch programmes online.
- Origins: A History of Beginnings - Science/AAAS
- Companion blog to Science's year-of-Darwin coverage. Collection of articles on evolution--from microbes to humans.
- Understanding Evolution For Teachers
- Explore the ultimate evolution resource for K-12 teachers. Includes lesson plans and sections detailing the important concepts to impart to students - history of life, evidence of evolution, mechanisms of evolution, and the nature of science.
- What is Evolution?
- Compares and contrasts good biological and misleading general definitions of evolution.
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