Charles Darwin’s “On the Origin of Species” was published in 1859 and is considered the basis of evolutionary biology. (Oli Scarff/GETTY IMAGES) Jerry A. Coyne is professor emeritus in the department ...

It may seem peculiar to write a biography of a book, but Darwin's Origin of Species is certainly a worthy subject. A foremost Darwin biographer, Browne takes a straightforward approach to the life and ...

On February 12, followers of Charles Darwin around the world will reverently celebrate his birthday, which they have christened “Darwin Day.” Known to most Americans as Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, ...

For the first time since his death in 1882, Charles Darwin’s impressive library has been virtually reassembled to reveal the multitude of books, pamphlets and journals cited and read by the ...

Before he became the scientist who explained evolution, Charles Darwin was simply a young man fascinated by bugs. He wasn’t thinking about rewriting textbooks or challenging centuries of belief. He ...