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Sydney Maritime Museum's exhibition presents an unusual slant on Charles Darwin's significance by considering his role on one of the first survey ships, HMS Beagle.

Darwin was not the first to understand that organisms evolve or change over time. His crucial contribution was in identifying the mechanism of change, natural selection.

Darwin Day is February 12th 2009, marking 200 years since the birth of Charles Robert Darwin, one of the most significant contributors to evolutionary biology.

Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution has been surrounded in controversy and debate, despite fossil and genomic evidence to support it.

The world will note that President Abraham Lincoln and Biologist Charles Darwin were both born on February 12, 1809 and both changed the world a half century later.

Famed naturalist Charles Darwin put the Galapagos Islands on the map when, in 1835, he disembarked from the HMS "Beagle" and spent five weeks studying animal life there.

Darwin's observations of the natural world led to his controversial theory of evolution. It was not published until 23 years later, when someone else had the same idea.

Although not tightly focused on Darwin's findings, Creation is a film that explores his relationship with his theories, religion and family. Read a review below.

Fortunately Captain Fitzroy chose Darwin to accompany him on his long voyage.

We've all heard the phrase 'survival of the fittest' but how does it actually work? This article explores the basics of evolutionary theory and natural selection.

Three species of mealworm are used to feed a variety of pets and wild birds, and it is easy to breed your own.

Oceanographers study many aspects of the sea and there are many careers in the field.

Scientists over time have made incredible discoveries that have helped others understand the way the world works. Here are some of the best ones.

The development of evolutionary theory is a long and convoluted tale encompassing thousands of years of time and the contribution of many individuals along the way.

Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory. It is the smallest capital city in Australia and the most northerly. Visitors flock here during the Australian winter.