A discipline in which scientists seek to simulate and synthesize lifelike behaviors within computers, chemical mixtures, and other media is discussed. A computer program with self-replicating digital "organisms" that evolve as they compete for computer time and memory is described. (KR)

Examines the role mistakes play in the molecular evolution of bacteria. Discusses the interacting physical, chemical, and biological factors that cause changes in DNA and play a role in prokaryotic evolution. (DDR)

The goal of this article is twofold: (1) on the basis of non-conjectural, concrete cases, to establish the linguistic situations that are characteristic of the socio-historical states of equilibrium and punctuation; and (2) to show that neither the equilibrium nor punctuation can be uniquely defined by a particular linguistic situation specific to…

Provides a guide to the basic concepts of adaptations, exaptations, and spandrels involved in the current dispute over evolutionary explanations. Clarifies the role that each of these concepts plays in an evolutionary approach to human psychology. Contains over 100 references. (MMU)

Discusses the Kansas State Board of Education's decision to remove references to evolution and cosmology from the state's education standards and assessment. Advocates the need to teach evolution in high schools for a meaningful biology education. Addresses the question whether the teaching of evolution poses a threat to Christianity or other…

Describes the evolution of humans. Focuses on the brain and discusses cognition and symbolism, and language and the emergence of human cognition. (YDS)

Explains the evolution controversy in Tennessee and the Scopes trial which broke anti-evolution law in 1925. Points out that science education still carries the same conflict 75 years after the Scopes trial. (Author/YDS)

Discusses the accuracy of dating methods and creationist arguments that radiometric dating does not work. Explains the Manson meteorite impact and the Pierre shale, the ages of meteorites, the K-T tektites, and dating the Mount Vesuvius eruption. (Author/YDS)

Illustrates the reciprocal relationships between the sciences and environmental ethics by examining the Darwinian theory of evolution and discussing its implications for ecologists and ethicists. (CCM)

Reflects on the place of evolution in the social and life sciences. Evaluates the relationship between science and religion. (CCM)

Provides an historical look at the concept of evolution. Discusses prehuman primates, early humans, the emergence of Homo, the Neanderthals, and the origins of modern people. (ASK)

Discusses Social Darwinism, the natural behavior of humans, and evolution using a question and answer format. (ASK)

Statistics are offered to "prove" odds against the origin of life. Presents a summary analysis of all known examples to be used to check these claims whenever they are brought up in conversations, debates, books, or articles. Addresses scientific work misused by anti-evolutionists and the pseudoscientific assertions of the…

The standard textbook account of Kettlewell and the peppered moths omits significant information. Suggests that this case can be used to reflect on the role of simplification in science teaching. (Author/MM)

Presents a detailed lesson plan for demonstrating heterochrony and heterotopy. Includes a glossary of terms used in Evolutionary Biology. (MM)