Microevolution refers to evolution on a small scale, as in a single population. A population in this context would be represented by a group of organisms that interbreed with one another. An example would be all the individuals of one ant species living in a particular area of the desert....

Through evolution, biodiversity is increased and species either adapt or become extinct. The four forces of evolution combine in methods that create either a stronger or weaker species. Stronger species will withstand the forces of nature. Weaker species will die off as their flaws are exposed to the evolutionary forces....

In recent news, interest continues to focus on the plight of the polar bear. Scientists worry that the polar bear, the largest bear, will become extinct. The polar bear evolved from the brown bear. Through this speciation, it became suited to its life in the Artic regions. However, the Arctic...

Introduction There is an old saying that a picture is worth a thousand words although the individual who originally stated this very true fact is unknown. The modern photo archive has evolved over time since photo archives were first conceived. This brief study will examine the evolution of the modern...

Summary In the “Evolution On-demand: Uniting Nature and Science to Further Society’s Development,” Stephen Odd supports the use of genetically modified crops as a solution to current and future evolutionary challenges in the human population. According to Odd, humanity is at a critical stage in evolution because of imbalances between...