Quote of the day: Geologist Charles Darwin on punctuality — 'A man who dares to waste one hour of time…'

Charles Darwin, born in 1809, revolutionized biology with his theory of evolution. His observations during the HMS Beagle ...
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In 1860, A Feather Was Found In A German Quarry—A Year Later, Darwin’s Theory Of Evolution Soared To Life

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Humanity’s understanding of life was forever altered when ...

What I Learned From Teaching Darwin

During the fall semester of 2025, I taught a graduate seminar entitled “Darwinian Thought and Society.” While teaching should ...

Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: ' "A moral being is one who is capable of reflecting on his past actions and their motives....' ; life lessons from British biologist

Charles Darwin believed true morality stems from self-reflection and admitting errors. His insights, shared in 'The Descent ...

How Darwin’s ‘Vampire’ Finch Survives Drought by Drinking Blood

Famously studied by Charles Darwin, the Galápagos Islands lie in the Pacific Ocean 600 miles west of Ecuador. They are rich ...

How the Darwin of the forest hopes to save our planet from climate chaos

Appropriately, I meet the woman who changed the way we think about forests — through her 2021 eco-blockbuster, Finding the ...