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Homologous traits reveal a common ancestor but analogous traits point to convergent evolution. The challenge for evolutionary biologists is to determine the difference.

Humans have always attempted to understand animals, to enslave animals, and to capture the strength and power of animals.

Millions of specimens provide a fascinating insight into both animals and the mind of a 19th century scientist embroiled in the debate over evolution.

A giant eagle, dating from the Pliocene era and preying on huge flightless birds, existed on New Zealand until modern times, becoming extinct only about 500 years ago

Brief biography of English short-story writer and historian H.G. Wells, best known for his science fiction works such as The Time Machine and The Invisible Man.

Known as the father of scientific surgery, John Hunter was one of the first people to apply a rational and scientific approach to surgery.

The period of the Industrial Revolution, c.1780 to 1840, saw discoveries and advances in the natural sciences including the development of the first electric battery.

To hold a fossil is to touch life from the far distant past. What do bits and pieces of ancient bone and shell reveal about the types and diversity of ancient life?

Buried deep in the genome of every species are molecular clues to the origin and evolution of that species.

Life is not spread uniformly across the continents and islands of this planet. Is evolution responsible?

Birds might have small brains, but they are uncommonly intelligent.