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Pro-Darwin consensus doesn't rule out intelligent design

While we officially celebrate the 150th anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" on November 24, celebrations of Darwin's legacy have actually been building in intensity for several years. Darwin is not just an important 19th century scientific thinker. Increasingly, he is a cultural icon.

Darwin and the case for 'militant atheism'

On November 24, 1859, the first edition of a book that would shake the most deeply established beliefs about life was published in London. What would eventually be known as "The Origin of Species" was the opening shot in a debate that hasn't ended, even 150 years later.

Religion, evolution can live side by side

Tuesday marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" on November 24, 1859. All 1,250 copies of the initial print run of the book were scooped up by readers eager to see the British naturalist going rogue with his radical new theory of evolution, "By Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life," in the book's full title.

A new way of looking at the world

What's the first thing that goes through your mind when someone says the word "data"?

Pterodactyl fossil fills gaps in evolutionary tale

Scientists say a very rare find of some 20 fossilized pterodactyls has produced the first clear evidence of a controversial theory of evolution.

People.com: Kirk Cameron Stands Behind Controversial Darwin Statements

But the Growing Pains star says he'd be okay if his kids believed in evolution

Toronto wrap: Coens, Clooney tops at festival

It's easy to see why movie stars love Toronto: Toronto loves them right back.

Texas board comes down on 2 sides of creationism debate

Dueling theories of how the universe was created got a split decision Friday night from the Texas Board of Education, which required examination of "all sides of scientific evidence" in new science standards, but rejected language requiring teachers to teach the "strengths and weaknesses" of scientific theories.

Science standards challenging evolution debated in Texas

The Texas Board of Education this week will vote on science standards that critics say seek to cast doubt on the theory of evolution.

Evolve your plans to mark Darwin's 200th

British naturalist Charles Darwin shocked Victorian society when he suggested that humans evolved from animals over millions of years, and his theories still spark controversy.

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