The Evolution of Anti-Evolution Laws
A biologist uses Darwin's theory to understand the history of creationist "academic freedom" and "science education" laws.
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Why Do Some Doctors Reject Evolution?
Presidential hopeful Ben Carson isn't the only practitioner who's got some doubts.
Why We Need to Teach the Evolution ‘Controversy’ in Schools
All good science should aim to convince outsiders that a consensus has been reached without any biases. Even evolution.
Darwin Day and the Science of Science Denial
Why Charles Darwin is the perfect figure for an international celebration of science.
Death Anxiety Shapes Views on Evolution
New research suggests people reject evolutionary theory because, as a way to think about life and death, it doesn’t provide the emotional solace we seek.
Science Leaches Out of Science Class
Political scientists studying U.S. public school biology instructors find a majority of teachers — a "cautious" three out of five — are at best tepid in defense of evolution.