#micro evolution

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There is only evolution.

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Local adaptation may buffer some birds against climate change

North American song sparrows may be more resilient to climate change thanks to a remarkable adaptation: a stunning range of body sizes found

North American song sparrows may be more resilient to climate change thanks to a remarkable adaptation: a stunning range of body sizes found throughout the bird's westernmost range. Cornell researchers and their colleagues have done whole genome sequencing of North American song sparrows that has revealed the genetic underpinnings for the range of body sizes. This work is the first result from a larger research effort to sequence song sparrow genomes from across North America, spanning nearly all of the 25 recognized subspecies. The current research published in Nature Communications by scientists from the University of British Columbia, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ouachita Baptist University and the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. The study offers support for what is known as Bergmann's Rule, which states that broadly speaking, among organisms that regulate their own heat, natural selection in colder climates leads to larger-bodied organisms while warmer climates lead to smaller bodies. Larger bodies are more efficient at retaining heat. Smaller bodies allow an organism to stay cooler. Song sparrows that live year-round on Alaska's Aleutian Islands can be up to three times larger than their cousins near San Francisco Bay.

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Why The Bible Part 2 evolution

Why The Bible Part 2 evolution

I felt it was necessary to write about evolution and science separately this is part two in my series of why I chose the Bible. If you want part one go here http://justbeyondthebend.com/why-the-bible/. I wanted to address this because there are some out there who feel as though Christians reject science. There are some who would feel as though I am uneducated or weak minded and am unable to think…

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I’ve got your Macro Evolution right here…

Found this on Pharyngula. In case you're unfamiliar, one of the common arguments against evolution is that so-called "micro evolution" exists (tiny changes between generations), but that there's no such thing as "macro evolution" (massive changes that lead to new species). Those who have any remote understanding of evolution, and aren't blinded by ideology, can clearly see that millions of tiny changes lead to something one could consider a massive change if you ignore all the steps in between. For those who have no imagination, though, this video fills in those blanks visually by taking five skulls from throughout the history of our evolution and computer generates the countless generations that came between. Powerful, compelling stuff. Sadly, the true believers will surely ignore it or make up whatever contradictions they can think of to further convince themselves that their ancient book knows better than reality and evidence.

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Say what you want. I do NOT believe humans evolved from anything let a lone fish that evolved into small land mammals, that evolved into apes, that evolved into cave man, that evolved into humans. No matter how may millions of years you add to the process it never happened.

This is bullshit

This is bullshit

This is bllshit

No. Just no.