Have you ever considered explanations for why the Earth is spherical or why there are so many animals in the world? You might propose a “theory” to explain these phenomena or the nature of existence itself. However, your use of the word “theory” is incorrect. In society, the word “theory” often implies speculation or hypothesis. However, its meaning in science differs significantly. There are three … Continue reading Theories vs Speculations
In November of 1859, a novel view of life was first introduced by Charles Darwin through his book, On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. The influence of the Origin of Species was widespread, and truly redefined scientists’ understanding of the biological processes of life. The Origin of Species articulated two main points: Current species have emerged from ancestors that had fundamental … Continue reading Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection
Evolution is the one concept that explains everything that we know about organisms today. As fossil records clearly show, life has been evolving on Earth over the course of the last billion years, resulting in diversity between organisms of the past and those of the present. But, along with this diversity, there is also unity in the form of shared features. For example, seahorses, hummingbirds, … Continue reading Evolution & Biological Classifications
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