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Rare Darwin book found in a bathroom

The first edition of Darwin's "On The Origin Of Species" was found on toilet bookshelf in a family's home in southern England.

In the Media by Maciej Lewandowski

Rise in tourism to the Galapagos may introduce harmful mosquitoes

The fauna of the Galapagos Islands is attracting tourists in even larger numbers. However, a mosquito carrying West Nile fever brought from the mainland with the tourists could prove more harmful to the animals than the tourists ever will.

In the Media by Julian Worker - 2 comments

Wallace's incredible gift to Charles Darwin.

Alfred Russel Wallace was in many respects a co-discoverer of the theory of evolution; specifically, the "how" of evolution, i.e., the survival of the fittest. However, he was infinitely gracious to Darwin by laying no claim to Darwin's theory.

In the Media by W. Christopher Epler - 1 comment

Today, we celebrate the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin

Exactly 200 hundred years ago, a man was born who can easily be considered the most influential scientist of all times. Although he was looking forward to an easy life as a country parson, Charles Darwin would become one of the greatest scientists ever.

In the Media by Bart B. Van Bockstaele - 21 comments

First draft of Darwin's Origin of Species goes online

The original draft of Charles Darwin’s “On the Origin of Species” was recently published online along with his other manuscripts, papers, photographs and notebooks.

In the Media by Chris V. Thangham - 5 comments

Darwin's Letters Now Archived on the Web

With the recent online launch of the Darwin Correspondence project, everyone can now have access to material that was once reserved for scholars.

In the Media by unusualsuspect - 1 comment

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'Extinct' tortoise likely still exists, scientists say

Giant tortoises carrying DNA from a species believed extinct for 150 years are living in a remote part of the Galapagos Islands, raising hopes the original species is alive.

In pictures: Species in the US-Mexico borderlands

Animal species under pressure on US-Mexico border

'One species' idea finally put to bed?

Has the 'one species' human evolution idea been put to bed?

Hybrid Sharks Appear: Why?

Researchers confirm interbreeding of two species.

Saving baby

How rescuing an orphan monkey can save a species