Resource for Evidence of Evolution: 15 Evolutionary Gems

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The discussion centers on a resource from Nature titled "15 Evolutionary Gems," aimed at promoting awareness of evidence supporting evolution through natural selection. Participants express appreciation for the article and highlight the irony of creationism evolving in response to scientific advancements. The challenges faced by paleontologists are noted, particularly how each new fossil discovery can create additional "fossil gaps" that creationists may use to argue against evolutionary theory. The conversation underscores the ongoing tension between scientific evidence and creationist beliefs.
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15 EVOLUTIONARY GEMS

A resource from Nature for those wishing to spread
awareness of evidence for evolution by natural selection.

http://www.nature.com/nature/newspdf/evolutiongems.pdf
 
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Thanks for the link- great article!
 
If evolution is more advanced creatures arising from earlier more primitive creatures why are there creationists?
 
I think it's ironic that creationism keeps mutating to compete with scientific arguments.
 
Paleontologists have it tough. Every new fossil they find adds two potential "fossil gaps" for creationists to complain about.
 

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