Evolution in the News
The news stories bring you some of the latest developments in the study of evolution.
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Time in a Bottle: Scientists Watch Evolution Unfold over 40,000 GenerationsScientists at Michigan State University tracked adaptation and genetic mutation in E. coli.
Scientific Inquiry in the News
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Toilet Training Methods Not Responsible for Differences in Volume of Urinary AccidentsThe scientific method was applied to set the record straight on toilet training methods. An article from ScienceDaily.com.
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Evolution in Media
The media below demonstrate different aspects of the process of evolution.
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Dog BreedingToday's dogs evolved from the wolf, with the help of humans selecting particular traits. This 1:52 minute video was produced by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Scientific Inquiry in Media
The media below explain two types of scientific inquiry: discovery science and hypothesis-based science.
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How Simple Ideas Lead to Scientific DiscoveriesA 7:32 minute video about 3 scientists who asked simple questions that led to huge discoveries. Produced by TEDEducation.
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Hanny's Voorwerp, on "The Sky at Night"The Galaxy Zoo project is an example of discovery science with citizen participation. In this 3:40 minute video, the organizers of the project and discoverer of Hanny's Voorwerp are interviewed.
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