Darwin's 'abominable mystery' haunts new plant tree of life
Darwin was once flummoxed as to how so many flowering plants evolved, but researchers may have finally cracked the code.
Critically-Endangered Birds Laying Eggs on Galapagos
The mangrove finch forms part of a group of birds commonly referred to as "Darwin's finches."
Lara Logan Claims Evolution Theory Is a 'Rothschilds' Plot
Logan echoed an anti-Semitic trope after being sidelined by Fox News for comparing Anthony Fauci to Nazi war criminal Josef Mengele.
Who Is E.O. Wilson? 'Darwin's Natural Heir,' Renowned Biologist Dies at 92
Also known as "the father of sociobiology," Wilson pioneered influential scientific concepts and was a staunch advocate for protecting the environment.
One of Darwin's Evolutionary Theories Has Been Proved By Scientists
More than a century ago, Darwin reasoned genera with more species would contain more variation within those species.
The Scientific Scandal That Helped Hitler Murder 300,000 Disabled People
Newsweek spoke to disability rights activist Adam Pearson about how the disturbing theory still affects us today.
Weird Ice Daggers in Earth's Highest, Most Extreme Environment Host Life
Nieves penitentes on Earth's second highest volcano could offer insight in the search for extraterrestrial life.
Why the Moon Is Moving Away From the Earth
Scientists believe the moon formed from debris after a collision early in Earth's history.
Scientists Are Figuring Out Why Zebras Have Stripes
Even Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace discussed the unusual black and white pattern of zebras.
School Drops Darwin Musical Over Christian Complaints
Some parents felt the musical "caricatured" Christian views on science.
Extremely Rare Charles Darwin Letter Sells For $125,000
The rare letter discusses topics only known in one other letter from the famous biologist.
Darwin Apparently Right about the First Life on Earth
Microbial life was inhabiting the land up to 580 million years earlier than previously thought, and originated in an ancient hot spring.
GOP's Medical Darwinism Fell to Politics
Discredited Darwinist ideas from the past find a home in today's Republican party.
How a Rare Darwin Sketch Finally Got Published
More than 180 years ago, Charles Darwin drew an orchid in Argentina. Now it's being published in "Plant."
Charles Darwin's Bedroom Open to the Public
Over a century after the rooms were dismantled, visitors can see where he wrote 'On the Origin of Species'.
Gene Shapes Quick Evolutionary Changes in Darwin's Finc
The gene is also important for body size in humans and other animals.
Bizarre New Cover of Darwin's Book Made of Bacteria
Simon Park created a new cover of Charles Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species' entirely from bacteria.
It's Time for Presidential Candidates to Talk About Science
Many of the biggest challenges in the modern world involve science, so doesn't it make sense to hear what the presidential candidates think…and know?
Photos: 10 Explorers Who Shaped Our World
Some of the bold souls who have kept the world moving ahead.