Charles Darwin

Galapagos island receives 36 endangered giant tortoises bred in captivity, quarantined

The animals were quarantined and tested for disease and parasites before their release, to prevent any spread to the native fauna.

Human ancestor Ardi may have 'swung from trees' like chimps till 4.4 mn years ago

A huge evolutionary leap was found between the hands of Ardi, and all later hominins, indicating a critical time for human evolution.

Two Charles Darwin's books go missing form Cambridge University's library

It was first listed missing in 2001 after the booked were moved to be photographed but were thought to be misplaced within the library itself.

Wild tales: In new book, Janaki Lenin explores fascinating animal behaviour through a scientific lens

Janaki Lenin's book Every Creature Has a Story is a compilation of 50 essays on various unique behavioural patterns observed and documented by wildlife scientists across the globe.

Red deers are evolving to give birth earlier because of warming climate

Female deers that gave birth earlier increase their chances of reproductive success they also have more babies.

The meaning to life? A Darwinian existentialist has his answers

When I meet my nonexistent God, I shall say to Him: ‘God, you gave me talents and it’s been a hell of a lot of fun using them. Thank you.’

Theory of evolution from Dashavatar superior to Darwin's: Andhra University VC

Darwin's theory of marine life to man pales against Ram morphing into "politically nuanced" Krishna: Rao

Gene study of the Galapagos giant tortoise hints at secrets to longevity, ageing

Learning Lonesome George's secrets to longevity could help restore dwindling giant tortoise numbers.

Three newly identified snake species named after Charles Darwin, Green god of fire Hephaestus, American professor Robert Thomas

Robert Thomas, an environmental biologist and head of head of the Center for Environmental Communication at Loyola University, New Orleans, is being honoured by having one of three newly identified species of snakes from the Galapagos Islands named after him.

Stephen Hawking's ashes lie among the science greats Charles Darwin and Isaac Newton

Hawking was interred in the abbey's Scientists' Corner, beneath a stone inscribed: "Here lies what was mortal of Stephen Hawking'' .