Big Year For Darwin, But What Would He Make Of The Climate Change Ahead?
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - 00:21
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Charles Darwin may have been born 200 years ago come Feb. 12, but his theory of evolution remains an everyday touchstone for modern biologists. And while the Origin of Species author might not have known the term “global warming,” he wouldn’t have been surprised that the environment is changing. He would, however, be astonished by the speed at which it’s happening today, researchers believe.