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, ...

For more than 150 years, Charles Darwin's theory of evolution has sparked one of science's greatest debates. But did later ...

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 ...

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 ...

In February 1859, the Geological Society of London bestowed its highest honor on 50-year-old Charles Darwin for his nearly three decades of devotion to the profession. The Wollaston Medal, cast from ...

Charles Darwin—arguably the most influential man of science in history, accumulated a vast personal library throughout his working life. Until now, 85% of its contents were unknown or unpublished.

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 ...

One of Charles Darwin’s quirks was his curiosity as to how the animals he studied tasted. Throughout his life, he went around the world eating exotic species. Charles Darwin’s most civilized attempt ...