Science Is Constantly Evolving
Discover the latest in climate change and evolution education news.
The distinguished biologist Rudolf A. "Rudy" Raff died on January 5, 2019, at the age of 77, according to The Scientist (January 9, 2019). Raff was a pioneering figure in the field of evolutionary developmental biology — "evo-devo" — which seeks to integrate evolutionary biology…
“The climate is always changing.”
“Scientists disagree about the causes.”
“Animals and plants can just adapt.”
The three false statements above are just a few of the biggest misconceptions about climate change that afflict many individuals—including students. How…
Science can be a frustrating business. Research often moves slowly. Promising approaches turn out to be blind alleys. Results sometimes make no sense at all. But, boy howdy, when you get a clear result, when a long-evasive answer begins to emerge, there is simply nothing more thrilling. Some…
NCSE is pleased to announce that the latest issue of Reports of the National Center for Science Education — volume 39, number 1 — is now available on-line. Featured are Paul Oh's interview of John Cook about climate change misconceptions; Randy Moore's discussion of Darwin's mentor…
NCSE's executive director Ann Reid — and her dog Buster — appeared on the Christian Science Monitor's podcast Perception Gaps (December 17, 2018). In the interview (transcript), Reid discussed the nature of education in general and obstacles to the teaching of evolution in particular.…
Our Teacher Ambassadors are amazing educators doing great work teaching the science of evolution and climate change in places where these topics may be socially controversial. They’re developing and field-testing lessons and providing professional development to colleagues who may be…
"An increasing number of Americans believe climate change is occurring, including a majority who now see this issue as a very serious problem," according to the latest Monmouth University Poll. "Scientists have long agreed that climate change is a very serious problem, and it is past time to take…
More than two thirds of Canadians think that human beings evolved from less advanced life forms over millions of years, according to a new poll — but less than half think that creationism should not be part of the public school curriculum.Asked, "Which of these statements comes closest to your own…
NCSE is seeking to hire a part-time spring intern to assist with the national launch of the Science Booster Club program. This is a unique opportunity for someone with a science background to learn about community organizing and science outreach. This is a temporary position based in Oakland,…