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
Charles Darwin enjoys a near god-like status among scientists for his theory of evolution.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2024
The authors point to the theory of evolution as one example.
From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 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 theory of heredity, Darwin realized, was not peripheral to a theory of evolution; it was of pivotal importance.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
