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When Humans Nearly Vanished

The Catastrophic Explosion of the Toba Volcano

par Donald R. Prothero ...

Lu par Qarie Marshall ...

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6 heure 47 min

Some 73,000 years ago, the Mount Toba supervolcano in today’s Indonesia erupted, releasing the energy of a million tons of explosives. So much ash and debris was injected into the stratosphere that it partially blocked the sun’s radiation and caused global temperatures to drop for a decade. In this book, Donald R. Prothero presents the controversial argument that the Toba catastrophe nearly wiped ... En savoir plus

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Some 73,000 years ago, the Mount Toba supervolcano in today’s Indonesia erupted, releasing the energy of a million tons of explosives. So much ash and debris was injected into the stratosphere that it partially blocked the sun’s radiation and caused global temperatures to drop for a decade. In this book, Donald R. Prothero presents the controversial argument that the Toba catastrophe nearly wiped
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Origins of Humans

par Introbooks Team ...

Lu par Andrea Giordani ...

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41 min

Human evolution can be considered to be a lengthy procedure of several transformations in which the people originated from the ape-like ancestors. There are several scientific evidence that reveals that the behavioral and the physical traits that are shared by all the organisms have originated from the ape-like ancestors. They have evolved across lengthy periods of approximately six million years ... En savoir plus

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Human evolution can be considered to be a lengthy procedure of several transformations in which the people originated from the ape-like ancestors. There are several scientific evidence that reveals that the behavioral and the physical traits that are shared by all the organisms have originated from the ape-like ancestors. They have evolved across lengthy periods of approximately six million years
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Life

The Leading Edge of Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Anthropology, and Environmental Science

par John Brockman ...

Lu par Mike Chamberlain, Antony Ferguson, Jonathan Yen ...

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12 heure 37 min

Scientists' understanding of life is progressing more rapidly than at any point in human history, from the extraordinary decoding of DNA to the controversial emergence of biotechnology. Featuring pioneering biologists, geneticists, physicists, and science writers, Life explains just how far we've come—and takes a brilliantly educated guess at where we're heading.Richard Dawkins and J. Craig Venter ... En savoir plus

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Scientists' understanding of life is progressing more rapidly than at any point in human history, from the extraordinary decoding of DNA to the controversial emergence of biotechnology. Featuring pioneering biologists, geneticists, physicists, and science writers, Life explains just how far we've come—and takes a brilliantly educated guess at where we're heading.Richard Dawkins and J. Craig Venter
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Solving Modern Problems With a Stone-Age Brain

Human Evolution and the Seven Fundamental Motives

par Douglas T. Kenrick, PhD, David E. Lundberg-Kenrick ...

Lu par Chris Sorensen ...

Collections series APA Life Tools
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8 heure 48 min

Sharing stories and advice rooted in the science of evolutionary psychology, father and son authors Doug Kenrick and David Lundberg-Kenrick pinpoint the dangers of stone-age problem solving for our lives today, and present a new, systematic way to survive and be happy in the modern world.Over millennia, we humans have evolved a set of motivational systems to help us solve the seven basic problems ... En savoir plus

$35.99 CAD

Sharing stories and advice rooted in the science of evolutionary psychology, father and son authors Doug Kenrick and David Lundberg-Kenrick pinpoint the dangers of stone-age problem solving for our lives today, and present a new, systematic way to survive and be happy in the modern world.Over millennia, we humans have evolved a set of motivational systems to help us solve the seven basic problems
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From Bio to Bit

Our Place in a Universe of Intelligent Systems

par Susan Schneider ...

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10 heure 15 min

$35.99 CAD

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If Your Mouth Could Talk

An In-Depth Guide to Oral Health and Its Impact on Your Entire Life

par Dr. Kami Hoss ...

Lu par Stephen R. Thorne ...

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7 heure 24 min

You've heard the advice: If you want to live longer, eat healthy foods and exercise daily. But there's a third piece of the puzzle, and it can add ten to fifteen years to your life.It's been right under your nose this whole time—literally.Your mouth is the gateway to your body and is the most critical organ for improving your health, from childhood onward. Your mouth is a window into the health of ... En savoir plus

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You've heard the advice: If you want to live longer, eat healthy foods and exercise daily. But there's a third piece of the puzzle, and it can add ten to fifteen years to your life.It's been right under your nose this whole time—literally.Your mouth is the gateway to your body and is the most critical organ for improving your health, from childhood onward. Your mouth is a window into the health of
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Designing Humans

How Gene Editing Can Bring Back Old Evils and Alter the Course of Human Evolution

par Andy Renmei ...

Lu par Martin John ...

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34 min

This short read analyses gene editing as a revolutionary new technology that could enable the design of new 'ideal' humans.What traits would be desirable?This kind of question links back to eugenic ideas that were popular in Europe in the early 1920s. Using visual communication and design references, 'Designing Humans' critiques past eugenic propaganda and speculates on its possible come back once ... En savoir plus

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This short read analyses gene editing as a revolutionary new technology that could enable the design of new 'ideal' humans.What traits would be desirable?This kind of question links back to eugenic ideas that were popular in Europe in the early 1920s. Using visual communication and design references, 'Designing Humans' critiques past eugenic propaganda and speculates on its possible come back once
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Hundred Reasons Why Evolution Is True, A

English to Spanish

par Science-Based Language Learning Lab ...

Lu par Tanya Calmwood and Alberto Rodriguez ...

Collections series A Hundred Reasons Why... Language Learning Series
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1 heures 39 min

Introduction to the "A Hundred Reasons Why..." SeriesWelcome to a fresh, captivating way to learn a new language! The "A Hundred Reasons Why..." series helps you master Spanish through topics that interest you, such as art, science, and history. Each book offers 100 carefully selected reasons that serve as concise knowledge nuggets in both English and Spanish.How It Works:- Each reason is first ... En savoir plus

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Introduction to the "A Hundred Reasons Why..." SeriesWelcome to a fresh, captivating way to learn a new language! The "A Hundred Reasons Why..." series helps you master Spanish through topics that interest you, such as art, science, and history. Each book offers 100 carefully selected reasons that serve as concise knowledge nuggets in both English and Spanish.How It Works:- Each reason is first
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Creation and/or Creationism? What's a Catholic to Think?

par Michael D. Guinan ...

Lu par Michael D. Guinan ...

Collections series Learn25: Religion
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3 heure 33 min

God declared creation good. But the debate raging about creation in recent decades has been anything but.If you have ever gotten lost in the storm of controversy surrounding the creationism debate, then Fr. Michael Guinan''s grounding instruction is your key to understanding.Do you believe in evolution or creation? Is man created in the image of God or the image of an ape? Should "creation science ... En savoir plus

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God declared creation good. But the debate raging about creation in recent decades has been anything but.If you have ever gotten lost in the storm of controversy surrounding the creationism debate, then Fr. Michael Guinan''s grounding instruction is your key to understanding.Do you believe in evolution or creation? Is man created in the image of God or the image of an ape? Should "creation science
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Explaining Life Through Evolution

par Prosanta Chakrabarty ...

Lu par Alexander Thomas ...

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4 heure 56 min

The story of four billion years of life on EarthLooking forward to a book that explains life? Well, here it is! Explaining Life Through Evolution opens a window to the four billion year history of the millions of species we see on this planet. This book does not simply narrate the story of evolution: It brings to light who we are and where we came from. As humans we often focus on identifying our ... En savoir plus

$23.99 CAD

The story of four billion years of life on EarthLooking forward to a book that explains life? Well, here it is! Explaining Life Through Evolution opens a window to the four billion year history of the millions of species we see on this planet. This book does not simply narrate the story of evolution: It brings to light who we are and where we came from. As humans we often focus on identifying our
... En savoir plus
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Great Adaptations

Star-Nosed Moles, Electric Eels, and Other Tales of Evolution's Mysteries Solved

par Kenneth Catania ...

Lu par Chris Sorensen ...

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7 heure 8 min

From star-nosed moles that have super-sensing snouts to electric eels that paralyze their prey, animals possess unique and extraordinary abilities. In Great Adaptations, Kenneth Catania presents an entertaining and engaging look at some of nature's most remarkable creatures. Telling the story of his biological detective work, Catania sheds light on the mysteries behind the behaviors of tentacled ... En savoir plus

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From star-nosed moles that have super-sensing snouts to electric eels that paralyze their prey, animals possess unique and extraordinary abilities. In Great Adaptations, Kenneth Catania presents an entertaining and engaging look at some of nature's most remarkable creatures. Telling the story of his biological detective work, Catania sheds light on the mysteries behind the behaviors of tentacled
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Infancy Ov Thought, The

par Jacob A. Eder ...

Lu par Digital Voice Callum E, Digital Voice Scientific Textbook (Narrative E, Digital Voice Metaphysics Narrative Voice E, Digital Voice AoD v5 E, Digital Voice Charlie E ...

Collections Livre audio : 1 - The Ederian (R)evolution
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9 heure 33 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Infancy Ov Thought is a profound exploration of the genesis of consciousness, knowledge, and existence, written with stark clarity and intellectual depth. This work delves into the origins of thought itself, reflecting on the cosmic forces that shaped the universe and, ultimately, the emergence of human consciousness. Drawing on the interplay of ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Infancy Ov Thought is a profound exploration of the genesis of consciousness, knowledge, and existence, written with stark clarity and intellectual depth. This work delves into the origins of thought itself, reflecting on the cosmic forces that shaped the universe and, ultimately, the emergence of human consciousness. Drawing on the interplay of
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Bully for Brontosaurus

Reflections in Natural History

par Stephen Jay Gould ...

Lu par Jonathan Sleep ...

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17 heure 31 min

"Provocative and delightfully discursive essays on natural history . . . Gould is the Stan Musial of essay writing. He can work himself into a corkscrew of ideas and improbable allusions paragraph after paragraph and then, uncoiling, hit it with such power that his fans know they are experiencing the game of essay writing at its best." —John Noble Wilford, New York Times Book Review ... En savoir plus

$41.99 CAD

"Provocative and delightfully discursive essays on natural history . . . Gould is the Stan Musial of essay writing. He can work himself into a corkscrew of ideas and improbable allusions paragraph after paragraph and then, uncoiling, hit it with such power that his fans know they are experiencing the game of essay writing at its best." —John Noble Wilford, New York Times Book Review
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Digital Mind, The

How Science is Redefining Humanity

par Arlindo Oliveira ...

Lu par Braden Wright ...

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12 heure 25 min

What do computers, cells, and brains have in common? Computers are electronic devices designed by humans; cells are biological entities crafted by evolution; brains are the containers and creators of our minds. But all are, in one way or another, information-processing devices. The power of the human brain is, so far, unequaled by any existing machine or known living being. Over eons of evolution, ... En savoir plus

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What do computers, cells, and brains have in common? Computers are electronic devices designed by humans; cells are biological entities crafted by evolution; brains are the containers and creators of our minds. But all are, in one way or another, information-processing devices. The power of the human brain is, so far, unequaled by any existing machine or known living being. Over eons of evolution,
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Intersection of Science and Theology, The: Evolutionary Theory and Creation

par James F. Salmon ...

Lu par James F. Salmon ...

Collections series Learn25: Science & Technology
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4 heure 44 min

Today, the Catholic Church understands science and religion as having a mutual and complementary relationship. Now, you can explore how the two work together in this program.Since Pius XII wrote the papal encyclical Humani Generis in 1950, scientific discovery has been a topic of lively discussion in the Church. In The Intersection of Science and Theology, you will explore the place of science in ... En savoir plus

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Today, the Catholic Church understands science and religion as having a mutual and complementary relationship. Now, you can explore how the two work together in this program.Since Pius XII wrote the papal encyclical Humani Generis in 1950, scientific discovery has been a topic of lively discussion in the Church. In The Intersection of Science and Theology, you will explore the place of science in
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The Origin of Humankind

par Richard Leakey ...

Lu par John Curless ...

Collections series Science Masters
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6 heure 3 min

"The name Leakey is synonymous with the study of human origins," wrote The New York Times. The renowned family of paleontologists-Louis Leakey, Mary Leakey, and their son Richard Leakey-has vastly expanded our understanding of human evolution. The Origin of Humankind is Richard Leakey's personal view of the development of Homo Sapiens. At the heart of his new picture of evolution is the ... En savoir plus

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"The name Leakey is synonymous with the study of human origins," wrote The New York Times. The renowned family of paleontologists-Louis Leakey, Mary Leakey, and their son Richard Leakey-has vastly expanded our understanding of human evolution. The Origin of Humankind is Richard Leakey's personal view of the development of Homo Sapiens. At the heart of his new picture of evolution is the
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Purpose

What Evolution and Human Nature Imply about the Meaning of Our Existence

par Samuel T. Wilkinson ...

Lu par Mike Lenz ...

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7 heure 18 min

Generations have been taught that evolution implies there is no overarching purpose to our existence. Some scientists take this logic one step further, suggesting that evolution is intrinsically atheistic and goes against the concept of God.But is this true?By integrating emerging principles from a variety of scientific disciplines—ranging from evolutionary biology to psychology—Yale Professor ... En savoir plus

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Generations have been taught that evolution implies there is no overarching purpose to our existence. Some scientists take this logic one step further, suggesting that evolution is intrinsically atheistic and goes against the concept of God.But is this true?By integrating emerging principles from a variety of scientific disciplines—ranging from evolutionary biology to psychology—Yale Professor
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Paleontology

A Brief History of Life

par Ian Tattersall ...

Lu par Brett Barry ...

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6 heure 49 min

Ian Tattersall, a highly esteemed figure in the fields of anthropology, archaeology, and paleontology, leads a fascinating tour of the history of life and the evolution of human beings.Starting at the very beginning, Tattersall examines patterns of change in the biosphere over time, and the correlations of biological events with physical changes in the Earth's environment. He introduces the ... En savoir plus

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Ian Tattersall, a highly esteemed figure in the fields of anthropology, archaeology, and paleontology, leads a fascinating tour of the history of life and the evolution of human beings.Starting at the very beginning, Tattersall examines patterns of change in the biosphere over time, and the correlations of biological events with physical changes in the Earth's environment. He introduces the
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Genome

The Autobiography of a Species In 23 Chapters

par Matt Ridley ...

Lu par Simon Prebble ...

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12 heure 20 min

“Ridley leaps from chromosome to chromosome in a handy summation of our ever increasing understanding of the roles that genes play in disease, behavior, sexual differences, and even intelligence. . . . . He addresses not only the ethical quandaries faced by contemporary scientists but the reductionist danger in equating inheritability with inevitability.” — The New YorkerThe genome's been mapped. ... En savoir plus

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“Ridley leaps from chromosome to chromosome in a handy summation of our ever increasing understanding of the roles that genes play in disease, behavior, sexual differences, and even intelligence. . . . . He addresses not only the ethical quandaries faced by contemporary scientists but the reductionist danger in equating inheritability with inevitability.” — The New YorkerThe genome's been mapped.
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Prehistoric Creatures, You Didn't Know: Hidden Beasts, Strange Ecosystems, and the Forgotten Majority of Ancient Life

par Daniel Mercer ...

Lu par Daniel Mercer ...

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1 heures 59 min

Dive into a fascinating paleontology time travel tour revealing the bizarre, hidden beasts of ancient Earth. Perfect for an educational commute or a relaxing evening of deep listening, this immersive natural history journey bypasses famous fossils to spotlight the overlooked majority of deep time. You will marvel at armored worms tunneling through Cambrian mud, fish taking their first steps, and ... En savoir plus

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Dive into a fascinating paleontology time travel tour revealing the bizarre, hidden beasts of ancient Earth. Perfect for an educational commute or a relaxing evening of deep listening, this immersive natural history journey bypasses famous fossils to spotlight the overlooked majority of deep time. You will marvel at armored worms tunneling through Cambrian mud, fish taking their first steps, and
... En savoir plus
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Bacteria: The Oldest, Smallest Life That Secretly Rules the World

par Adrian Foster ...

Lu par Adrian Foster ...

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1 heures 53 min

Explore the awe-inspiring science of the unseen world and uncover how microscopic architects drive human evolution. Perfect for your morning commute or a curious nature walk, this mind-expanding journey transforms abstract germs into the resilient organisms that secretly run our planet.Trace the epic timeline of early Earth to the bustling bacterial habitat living inside your own body. You will ... En savoir plus

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Explore the awe-inspiring science of the unseen world and uncover how microscopic architects drive human evolution. Perfect for your morning commute or a curious nature walk, this mind-expanding journey transforms abstract germs into the resilient organisms that secretly run our planet.Trace the epic timeline of early Earth to the bustling bacterial habitat living inside your own body. You will
... En savoir plus
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Brief History of Extinct Animals, A: The Creatures the World Lost

par Thomas Ellwood ...

Lu par Thomas Ellwood ...

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1 heures 54 min

Uncover the evolutionary secrets behind mass extinction in this awe-inspiring journey through prehistoric paleontology. Perfect for an educational commute, this poignant natural history brings ancient seas, swampy coal forests, and vanished ice age megafauna vividly back to life. Witness the dramatic rise and fall of Earth's most fascinating lost creatures.Immerse yourself in a thought-provoking ... En savoir plus

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Uncover the evolutionary secrets behind mass extinction in this awe-inspiring journey through prehistoric paleontology. Perfect for an educational commute, this poignant natural history brings ancient seas, swampy coal forests, and vanished ice age megafauna vividly back to life. Witness the dramatic rise and fall of Earth's most fascinating lost creatures.Immerse yourself in a thought-provoking
... En savoir plus
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Brief History of the Galapagos, A: The Islands That Inspired Evolution

par James Radcliffe ...

Lu par James Radcliffe ...

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1 heures 47 min

Journey to a remote volcanic archipelago where astonishing biodiversity sparked a revolution in evolutionary biology. From the violent geological birth of these isolated shores to the arrival of early whalers and castaways, witness how an unlikely cradle of life reshaped our understanding of the natural world.Perfect for an awe-inspiring daily commute or an adventurous armchair escape, this ... En savoir plus

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Journey to a remote volcanic archipelago where astonishing biodiversity sparked a revolution in evolutionary biology. From the violent geological birth of these isolated shores to the arrival of early whalers and castaways, witness how an unlikely cradle of life reshaped our understanding of the natural world.Perfect for an awe-inspiring daily commute or an adventurous armchair escape, this
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On the Origin of Species

par Charles Darwin ...

Lu par Mark Elstob ...

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17 heure 3 min

'It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.'Considered as the foundation of evolutionary biology, Charles Darwin's groundbreaking On the Origin of Species profoundly transformed the field of biology at the time, as well as contemporary religious beliefs.First published in 1859, On the Origin of Species presents Darwin's ... En savoir plus

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'It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.'Considered as the foundation of evolutionary biology, Charles Darwin's groundbreaking On the Origin of Species profoundly transformed the field of biology at the time, as well as contemporary religious beliefs.First published in 1859, On the Origin of Species presents Darwin's
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