Charles Darwin, the English naturalist whose theory of evolution by natural selection transformed our understanding of life, ...

Charles Darwin's reflections highlight the conflict between fame and truth. He observed that defending reputation can ...

An extraordinary collection of priceless manuscripts of naturalist Charles Darwin goes online today, including two rare pages from the original draft of On the Origin of Species. These documents will ...

When Charles Darwin's book, On the Origin of Species, came out in 1859, it completely changed the way people view life itself. For some, it was enlightening; for others, it was blasphemous. And now, ...

Charles Darwin was born in Shropshire, England, in 1809, into a large family. His father was a well-known physician, and the family lived in a beautiful house. Darwin preferred living in a large tree ...

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin, and Nov. 24 marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species, the landmark work in which Darwin laid ...

Like so many great scientists, Charles Darwin was first drawn to science as a young boy by his intense interest in the diverse animals and plants that filled his surroundings. Later, despite his ...

This article was originally published on Nov. 1, 2021. When you hear the name Charles Darwin, what do you think of? Let's begin with the most famous—the theory of evolution—you know, the one that ...

The Darwin Online project at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has published for the first time: Charles Darwin's personal Address Book. It offers an astonishingly personal glimpse into the ...

This Sunday, Feb. 12, is Darwin Day, an international day of celebration commemorating the birth of Charles Darwin and his contributions to science. It's also an excuse for science- and ...

Some of history’s greatest scientific breakthroughs began with accidents, illnesses, and seemingly impossible coincidences.