Web Directory

» A Post-Darwinian Probabilistic Model
   A probabilistic model of biological evolution with a new interpretation of Darwinian natural selection and 3 examples: 1) 5 mass extinctions 2) hominization 3) the PO2PAL increase.
   http://dinosaurs.ifrance.com/

» Alec's Evolution Pages
   Essays, articles, resources and links presenting scientific evidence for evolution and refuting creationist arguments. Demonstrates fallacies of Young Earth Creationism and Intelligent Design.
   http://www.evolutionpages.com

» Articles on Evolution
   From the archives of the Boston Review.
   http://www.bostonreview.net/evolution.html

» Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Genetic Signature for Darwinian Evolution
   Article on research by geneticist David Moore and colleagues who examined the evolution of the cane toad's ability to resist its own deadly toxin.
   http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2009/05/20/2575139.htm

» Beliefs of U.S. Public About Evolution and Creation
   Presents and discusses the results of polls (from Gallup, About.com, and other sources) of various economic, educational, and religious groups about evolution and creation.
   http://www.religioustolerance.org/ev_publi.htm

» Derek Hough on Evolutionary Theory
   Article by Derek Hough asserting that Darwin would never have believed in neo-Darwinism. He knew that the source of variety was the missing link in his theory.
   http://evolutionarytheory.co.uk

» Development of Evolutionary Theory
   Chapter from the Online Biology Book covering this subject in detail.
   http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/biobk/BioBookEVOLI.html

» Did Birds Evolve from Dinosaurs?
   Article by Dr Marc Surtees arguing that the fossil record does not appear to provide indisputable evidence for the theory that birds evolved from theropod dinosaurs.
   http://www.truthinscience.org.uk/site/content/view/231/65/

» Dinobuzz: Are Birds Really Dinosaurs?
   Article examining the evolution of birds.
   http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/diapsids/avians.html

» Evolution Directory
   Provides a means for evolutionary biologists, population biologists and scientists in related areas to post and distribute information about jobs, meetings, news and general announcements.
   http://evol.mcmaster.ca/brian/evoldir.html

» Evolution Update
   A tool for academic research in evolutionary biology and its associated controversies.
   http://pageup.info/evolution/

» Evolution for Creationists
   This article argues that evolution is an observed, natural fact. It then tries to provide answers to many of the problems Creationists may have with the theory of evolution.
   http://www.abarnett.demon.co.uk/atheism/evolution.html

» Evolution of Evolvability
   This paper shows how evolution tunes the content and frequency of genetic variation to enhance its evolvability, organising genetic systems into hierarchies. Genetic evolution is neither random nor blind.
   http://www4.tpg.com.au/users/jes999/gencog.htm

» Evolution of Horses
   Information on the largest collection of fossil-horse skeletons in the world at the American Museum of Natural History.
   http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/expeditions/treasure_fossil/Treasures/Evolution_of_Horses/horses.html?50

» Evolution's Arrow
   Web version of a book written by John Stewart about the direction of evolution and the future of humanity.
   http://www4.tpg.com.au/users/jes999/index.htm

» Evolution, Biology and Taxonomy
   Provides articles on the history of the theory of evolution and the basics of biological evolution. Includes forums only available to members.
   http://www.commonancestor.net

» Evolution, Complexity and Philosophy
   Hans-Cees Speel discusses evolution in biology, philosophy, artificial intelligence and memetics.
   http://web.inter.nl.net/users/hanscees/evolu.htm

» Evolution: Darwin
   Supporting material for the "Evolution" TV series. Includes informative activities.
   http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/darwin/

» Evolution: Fact and Theory
   This article states that the most common misconception people have about evolution is that it is a theory. It then explains that evolution is a FACT and that it is Darwin's explanation of the process of evolution that is the theory.
   http://www.abarnett.demon.co.uk/atheism/factandtheory.html

» Evolution: The Festival
   In 2009 Melbourne is hosting a public festival that will mark the 200th anniversary of Darwin’s birth. Provides information on events including exhibitions, film, forums, tours, dinners, lectures, debates and church services.
   http://evolutionaustralia.org.au/

» Evolution: The Panda's Thumb
   One of the classic stories of evolution is the riddle of the giant panda's thumb.
   http://www.athro.com/evo/pthumb.html

» Expedition: Fossils
   The American Museum of Natural History provides a guided tour through the evolution of vertebrates.
   http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/expeditions/treasure_fossil/Fossils/

» Frozen Evolution
   Information on a book by Professor Jaroslav Flegr describing a variation on the theory of evolution, the frozen plasticity theory.
   http://frozenevolution.com

» Horse Evolution
   Article by Kathleen Hunt.
   http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/horses/horse_evol.html

» Insects Result of Convergent Evolution
   Research by a team of Italian and American researchers, led by Dr Francesco Nardi, suggests that not all insects evolved from a common ancestor as has long been believed.
   http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/stories/s814844.htm

» Introduction to Phylogeny
   University of California Museum of Paleontology virtual exhibit explores the relationship of phylogeny and evolution.
   http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibit/phylogeny.html

» Macroevolution.net
   Gene McCarthy, a geneticist, provides an in-depth discussion of macroevolution and its probable causes and, in the process, reviews the history of evolutionary thought.
   http://macroevolution.net

» Monkey Trials
   A blog about evolution, creation and 'all that jazz', by high school biology teacher Scott Hatfield.
   http://monkeytrials.blogspot.com/

» Radiation of the First Animals
   Illustrated lecture transcript by Dr. Jere Lipps. Discussion of the evolutionary record of the pre-Cambrian period and the Cambrian explosion, including the traces and impacts of non-skeletal life forms.
   http://www.accessexcellence.org/bioforum/bf02/lipps/

» Replicators: Evolutionary Powerhouses
   Extensive and interactive educational resource providing information on biological and cultural evolution, language development and philosophy.
   http://library.thinkquest.org/C004367/

» Scientific American: 15 Answers to Creationist Nonsense
   Review and critique of popular arguments against the theory of evolution by natural selection.
   http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=15-answers-to-creationist

» Songbird Shows How Evolution Works
   BBC News article about study on Himalayan songbirds that suggests how one species can evolve into two.
   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/1123973.stm

» Synapsids and the Evolution of Mammals
   Article from Truth in Science describing Professor Donald Prothero's view that the evolution of mammals from their ancestors, the synapsids, provides an excellent example of a transitional sequence.
   http://www.truthinscience.org.uk/site/content/view/270/65/

» The Dinosaur Origin and Extinction
   Essay by Svend Palm.
   http://www.haabet.dk/users/dinosaur/

» The Evolution Evidence Page
   A collection of articles about evolution, most of which deal primarily with human evolution, from a variety of sources. They include discussion of the anatomical, fossil and genetic evidence.
   http://www.gate.net/~rwms/EvoEvidence.html

» The Evolutionary Tales
   Recasting of Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales" to present evolutionary theory and the pseudo-scientific nature of "creation science" and "intelligent design," by Ronald L. Ecker. Full text available online.
   http://hobrad.angelfire.com/et.htm

» The Evolutionist's Prayer
   An evolutionary poem unraveling the history and mystery of life.
   http://www.hmnh.org/galleries/ichtheology/evoprayer.html

» The Modern View of Evolution
   Chapter from the Online Biology Book covering this subject in detail.
   http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/biobk/BioBookEVOLII.html

» The Mural of Primate Evolution
   The American Museum of Natural History provides a mural, created by artist Jay Matternes, illustrating 50 million years of primate evolution.
   http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/expeditions/treasure_fossil/Treasures/Mural_of_Primate_Evolution/evolution.html?50

» The Panda's Thumb
   Group weblog on evolutionary theory, the claims of the anti-evolution movement, and the defence of the integrity of both science and science education.
   http://www.pandasthumb.org/

» The Peppered Moth
   Article about the peppered moth where natural selection had caused a change in populations, long held out to be a demonstration of evolution in progress.
   http://www.truthinscience.org.uk/site/content/view/127/65/

» The Story of Human Evolution
   An step-by-step explanation of natural evolution from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization.
   http://www.evolutionary-metaphysics.net/evolution_of_humankind.html

» This View of Life
   A beginner's guide to a science-based understanding of evolution, accessible to the non-scientist. Present the topic of evolution in a scientifically accurate manner that avoids highly technical language.
   http://www.thisviewoflife.org/

» Triumph of Life
   Companion to PBS series on evolution. Features essays, video clips, and special interactive features that explore the story of life on Earth.
   http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/triumphoflife/

» Unicellular Organisms: Origin of Life
   Chapter from an online book entitled "A Review of the Universe: Structures, Evolutions, Observations, and Theories".
   http://universe-review.ca/F11-monocell.htm

» University of Brussels: Evolutionary Processing Group
   Design of hierarchical less-than-formally rational computational systems and the investigation of "lifelike" information processing.
   http://evol.etro.vub.ac.be/

» Vertebrate Flight Exhibit
   Explores the physics of vertebrate flight, with particular emphasis on its origins and evolution.
   http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/vertebrates/flight/enter.html

» Virtual Ecosystem and Evolution Simulation
   Computer simulation of an ecosystem and biological evolution through random mutations and natural selection.
   http://pwp.netcabo.pt/sh/virtual-ecosystem/

» Zen Philosophy and Adaptation via Natural Selection
   Article by Vaclav Petr on this subject.
   http://www.mprinstitute.org/vaclav/Zen.htm