theory of evolution
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The first sighting of the new blue octopus was made in 2015 near Darwin Island, named after the English scientist whose visit to the Galapagos helped him form the theory of evolution.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
In Charles Darwin's major work, On the Origin of Species, he wrote about the incredible nature of the eye in relation to his theory of evolution by natural selection.
From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2024
The British botanist was joined by a handful of young naturalists who are retracing the sailboat expedition taken by Charles Darwin nearly 200 years ago that led to his theory of evolution.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 11, 2023
A concurrent theory of evolution is a dazzling prospect, especially in an age when contrarian thinking dominates media cycles.
From Salon • Jul. 11, 2023
The story intersects with Darwin’s theory of evolution.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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