How evolution works

There is an interesting video about mechanisms of evolution explained

The theory of evolution explains how the enormous variety of life could come into existence. How it is possible for primitive life forms to spawn the millions of different creatures, that exist today.

Unfortunately, evolution is often misunderstood, because it's mechanisms seem counter intuitive. By using visualizations, infographics and appealing characters, the viewer is more likely to understand it the complex information. More than that, by presenting the information in an entertaining way, the information is more likely to sink in.


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Darwin’s theory

1. Charles Darwin was born in a small town in England in 1809. He was the fifth child of parents Robert Waring Darwin and Susannah Wedgwood. Darwin’s early life was quite ordinary. He passed his Bachelor of Arts degree in the year 1831. It was in Christ’s College where he met two influential people – Adam Sedgwick and John Stevens Henslow.

2. Henslow eventually advised Darwin to travel with him in the Beagle, which was a survey (исследовательский) ship that was about to undertake a journey around the world for a period of five years. During the course of his trip, Darwin collected samples of various natural specimens including fossils (ископаемые), plants, and birds.

3. In 1836, Darwin returned to England and started to solve the riddles of his observations and understand how species evolve. He then proposed a theory of evolution by the process of natural selection after getting influenced by the ideas of Malthus. According to him, the animals and plant species that are best suited to their surroundings will survive and reproduce easily. They will then pass on the characteristics that helped them survive to their offspring. Gradually, the species change over time.

4. In 1838, Darwin married Emma Wedgewood. They moved to Down House in 1842 along with their children. This is about the time when he developed the theory of evolution through natural selection more fully. However, it took around 15 years to finalize his manuscript. In 1859, Darwin published his book ‘On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection’. Charles Darwin died in 1882 and was buried in Westminster Abbey.

Famous Biologists. Part I

1. The field of biology has seen many important discoveries throughout the centuries. From vaccines to theories of the beginning and progression of life on Earth. Here are some of the famous biologists that have made significant contributions to various areas of life.

2. Anton van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723), nationality: Dutch. Known for: The Father of Microbiology. Antoine Philips van Leeuwenhoek was born in Delft, Netherlands in 1632. His interest in lensmaking (создание  оптических стекол) and curiosity led him to be the first to observe single cell organisms. He is considered a biologist and microscopist, which has earned him the distinction of being the father of microbiology.

3. Robert Hooke (1635-1703), nationality: English. Known for: Coined (создал) the term “cell”. Born on 1635 in the Isle of Wight, England, Robert Hooke received his higher education at Oxford University where he studied physics and chemistry. His work included the application what is known today as Hooke’s law, his use of microscopy, and for the discovery of the “cell” in 1665 using cork and a microscope.

4. Some of their discoveries have helped cure diseases, perform medical procedures, and classify animals. Others have formed the basis of the medical profession as we know it today. The many discoveries have improved not only our understanding of history but also our quality of living.