Simon Conway Morris, accomplished British palaeontologist, presenter and committed Christian, is in Australia discussing evolution. His take is “Darwin was right. Up to a point.”
Conway Morris argues evolution isn’t random but that something like us is an inevitable result. He’s is visiting Melbourne, Geelong, Hobart and Sydney and is available for interview. [continue reading…]
Evolution shows an eerie predictability, according to Professor Simon Conway Morris. In a series of lectures, he will argue that evolution is not as uncertain as it might seem.
Simon Conway Morris, a professor in Cambridge University’s department of earth sciences, is an accomplished scientist, a committed Christian and a gifted communicator. First applauded for his work on the fossils of the Burgess shale, he continues to research early life on Earth. He has made significant contributions to discussions on the philosophical implications of evolution and actively debates the relationship between religion and science. [continue reading…]
In this newsletter:
(15-16 June)
It’s the anniversary of Darwin’s birth and of his theory this year.
Explore what evolution means in a changing world. Find out how your students can save the environment. Understand the reality of climate change. Discover new curriculum resources from ASTA, the Academy of Science, Bug Blitz and more.
You’re invited to a two-day workshop for teachers held as part of the national Evolution Festival. It’s on 15 and 16 June at Bio21 at the University of Melbourne. [continue reading…]
In Gouldian finches the answer is yes-according to an Australian paper published in the journal Science today. The paper challenges our view of sex determination in animals.
In Gouldian finches the answer is yes-according to an Australian paper published in the journal Science today. The paper challenges our view of sex determination in animals.
Darwin celebrations continue with thought-provoking talks and exhibitions across the country.
In this bulletin we highlight 15 evolution events taking place in March and April. Some of them are finishing soon, including the Darwin exhibition at the National Museum of Australia, Canberra, so don’t delay if you want to see them.
Charles Darwin – voyages and ideas that shook the world opens today at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney. [continue reading…]
Here’s some more science stories for this week and next.
For a short time only, you can see Darwin’s flea at the Macleay Museum in Sydney. And you can meet the supercrocodilians in Darwin. [continue reading…]
By Iain McCalman: How four voyagers to Australasia won the battle for evolution and changed the world.
By Iain McCalman: How four voyagers to Australasia won the battle for evolution and changed the world.
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