Deep mitochrondrial DNA research has revealed information identifying the origin of modern humans, the founding population, a general date of humans evolving, and the migration of these humans across the planet. Read further to discover...

Article reports on how the human hand has evolved. Includes a video.

Learn why recent discoveries are causing scientists to rewrite the timeline of modern humans and Neanderthals.

DNA of the mitochondria has most commonly been used to construct evolutionary trees. New field of population genetics hopes to resolve important questions in migration theories that involve Aboriginies in Australia, North America, and...

An article reviewing over the life of Charles Darwin and his evidence of evolution. Find out how this young naturalist who took a trip around the world collecting evidence about how organisms have changed over time.

This article, published by Scientific American (July 11, 2002), highlights the discovery of a nearly complete skull of the oldest and most primitive member of the human family known yet. This fossil, found in central Africa, contains a...

How do you imagine Neanderthals to have sounded? Have you ever considered that they might sound like you? Read this article to explore what a new study now says about the speaking capabilities of these creatures.

Article discusses the importance of Lucy to the theory of evolution and her bipedalism form of locomotion. Archived.

Ukiyo-e began as hand-painted scrolls and screens of everyday life in Japan. They became so popular, they were mass-produced using carved wooden blocks. Read the evolution of this artform and view pictures in this essay.

This graphic illustrates some of the marsupial mammals in Australia and placental mammals in North America. Even though they are not closely related, these mammals look alike because they have adapted to similar ecological roles. From...

Paper from Progressive Humanism focusing on cultural selection in conjunction with Darwin's theory of natural selection.

The National Humanities Center offers an essay on the definition and discussion of generic fundamentalism and historic fundamentalism, with suggestions on how to guide student discussion.

The oldest fossils of modern humans (Homo Sapiens) found near Omo Kibish, Ethiopia, have been identified as being approximately 196,000 years old. This article points out the amazing significance of these findings.

From ABC News in Science, Larry O'Hanlon's article explores a comparison of genes between chimps and humans which suggests a larger evolutionary jump on the part of the chimps in the span of 6 million years.

Two migration theories are on the table for consideration. Weigh the evidence of each one in this article by Donald Johanson of Lucy fame.

Physical anthropologists are studying the ongoing evolution of modern humans. This article features research done on those living in high altitudes over thousands of years with the intention to discover things such as the role of natural...

In September 2006, the bones of a female Australopithecus Afarensis were unearthed. This extremely rare juvenile specimen allowed scientists a new insight into characteristics of an important human ancestor.

Two billion years ago, we share a common ancestor with this new-found relative. Is this our origin?

This lecture covers the topic of life now and into the future, including the role genetic engineering will play.

Read a discussion with Francis S. Collins, director of the Human Genome Project, who touches on the role that faith plays in his profession. Collins discusses the Human Genome Project and its goals and results, genetic disorders, and the...

The American Institute of Biological Sciences offers this article by Niles Eldredge, evolutionary theorist and curator at the American Museum of Natural History. Eldredge begins with Darwin's theories and summarizes subsequent thought,...

Buddhism is one of the world's great religions, and has deeply influenced the character and evolution of Asian civilization over the past 2,500 years. It is based on the teachings of a historical figure, Siddhartha Gautama, who lived...

A shoulder blade was recently discovered that belonged to a 3-year-old humanlike female who lived more than 3 million years ago. Scientists are studying the fossil to learn whether the creature climbed trees.

Plants give us insight into the past, sustain the present, and prepare for the future. Peruse the article to appreciate the value of angiosperms.