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Faith Versus Fact

Why Science and Religion Are Incompatible

by Jerry A. Coyne ...

Narrated by Joe Barrett ...

Unabridged

11 hours 24 min

In his provocative new book, evolutionary biologist Jerry A. Coyne lays out in clear, dispassionate detail why the toolkit of science, based on reason and empirical study, is reliable, while that of religion—including faith, dogma, and revelation—leads to incorrect, untestable, or conflicting conclusions.Coyne is responding to a national climate in which over half of Americans don't believe in ... Read more

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In his provocative new book, evolutionary biologist Jerry A. Coyne lays out in clear, dispassionate detail why the toolkit of science, based on reason and empirical study, is reliable, while that of religion—including faith, dogma, and revelation—leads to incorrect, untestable, or conflicting conclusions.Coyne is responding to a national climate in which over half of Americans don't believe in
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Invention of Tomorrow, The

A Natural History of Foresight

by Thomas Suddendorf, Jonathan Redshaw, Adam Bulley ...

Narrated by Philip Battley ...

Unabridged

7 hours 37 min

A spellbinding exploration of the human capacity to imagine the futureOur ability to think about the future is one of the most powerful tools at our disposal. In The Invention of Tomorrow, cognitive scientists Thomas Suddendorf, Jonathan Redshaw, and Adam Bulley argue that its emergence transformed humans from unremarkable primates to creatures that hold the destiny of the planet in their hands ... Read more

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A spellbinding exploration of the human capacity to imagine the futureOur ability to think about the future is one of the most powerful tools at our disposal. In The Invention of Tomorrow, cognitive scientists Thomas Suddendorf, Jonathan Redshaw, and Adam Bulley argue that its emergence transformed humans from unremarkable primates to creatures that hold the destiny of the planet in their hands
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Too Much of a Good Thing

How Four Key Survival Traits Are Now Killing Us

by Lee Goldman ...

Narrated by Dan Woren ...

Unabridged

11 hours 1 min

The dean of Columbia University's medical school explains why our bodies are out of sync with today's environment and how we can correct this to save our health.Over the past 200 years, human life-expectancy has approximately doubled. Yet we face soaring worldwide rates of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, mental illness, heart disease, and stroke. In his fascinating new book, Dr. Lee ... Read more

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The dean of Columbia University's medical school explains why our bodies are out of sync with today's environment and how we can correct this to save our health.Over the past 200 years, human life-expectancy has approximately doubled. Yet we face soaring worldwide rates of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, mental illness, heart disease, and stroke. In his fascinating new book, Dr. Lee
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From Hormones to Neurons

Understanding Puberty's Role in Adolescent Brain Evolution And The Role of Technology

by Brian Gibson ...

Narrated by John Sullivan ...

Unabridged

1 hour 6 min

In the tumultuous landscape of adolescence, a period marked by profound transformation and discovery, the interplay between hormones and brain development forms the cornerstone of human growth. "From Hormones to Neurons: Understanding Puberty's Role in Adolescent Brain Evolution And The Role of Technology" delves into the intricate biological processes that shape the adolescent mind and explores ... Read more

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In the tumultuous landscape of adolescence, a period marked by profound transformation and discovery, the interplay between hormones and brain development forms the cornerstone of human growth. "From Hormones to Neurons: Understanding Puberty's Role in Adolescent Brain Evolution And The Role of Technology" delves into the intricate biological processes that shape the adolescent mind and explores
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Birds: The Living Dinosaurs That Rule the Skies

by Jonathan Hale ...

Narrated by Jonathan Hale ...

Unabridged

1 hour 51 min

Unearth the awe-inspiring natural history that transformed fierce ancient dinosaurs into the birds outside your window. Perfect for an educational commute or a mindful nature walk, this eye-opening journey takes you back to the Mesozoic era to trace a spectacular biological lineage. Watch the skies change as small, feathered carnivores evolve into lightweight, airborne masters of global ecosystems ... Read more

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Unearth the awe-inspiring natural history that transformed fierce ancient dinosaurs into the birds outside your window. Perfect for an educational commute or a mindful nature walk, this eye-opening journey takes you back to the Mesozoic era to trace a spectacular biological lineage. Watch the skies change as small, feathered carnivores evolve into lightweight, airborne masters of global ecosystems
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Designing Humans

How Gene Editing Can Bring Back Old Evils and Alter the Course of Human Evolution

by Andy Renmei ...

Narrated by Martin John ...

Unabridged

34 min

This short read analyses gene editing as a revolutionary new technology that could enable the design of new 'ideal' humans.What traits would be desirable?This kind of question links back to eugenic ideas that were popular in Europe in the early 1920s. Using visual communication and design references, 'Designing Humans' critiques past eugenic propaganda and speculates on its possible come back once ... Read more

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This short read analyses gene editing as a revolutionary new technology that could enable the design of new 'ideal' humans.What traits would be desirable?This kind of question links back to eugenic ideas that were popular in Europe in the early 1920s. Using visual communication and design references, 'Designing Humans' critiques past eugenic propaganda and speculates on its possible come back once
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Dirt, Bones & DNA: A Paleo Manifesto

by Olivia H. Mirela ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mary G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 2 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Your body speaks a language written millions of years ago—a code etched into your DNA long before agriculture, industry, or digital technology existed. Yet in our modern world, we've lost fluency in this primal dialect, creating a profound mismatch between our ancient biology and contemporary environment.Discover why chronic inflammation, autoimmune ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Your body speaks a language written millions of years ago—a code etched into your DNA long before agriculture, industry, or digital technology existed. Yet in our modern world, we've lost fluency in this primal dialect, creating a profound mismatch between our ancient biology and contemporary environment.Discover why chronic inflammation, autoimmune
... Read more
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Denial

Self-Deception, False Beliefs, and the Origins of the Human Mind

by Ajit Varki, Danny Brower ...

Narrated by Bob Walter ...

Unabridged

10 hours 17 min

The history of science abounds with momentous theories that disrupted conventional wisdom and yet were eventually proven true. Ajit Varki and Danny Brower's "Mind over Reality" theory is poised to be one such idea-a concept that runs counter to commonly-held notions about human evolution but that may hold the key to understanding why humans evolved as we did, leaving all other related species far ... Read more

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The history of science abounds with momentous theories that disrupted conventional wisdom and yet were eventually proven true. Ajit Varki and Danny Brower's "Mind over Reality" theory is poised to be one such idea-a concept that runs counter to commonly-held notions about human evolution but that may hold the key to understanding why humans evolved as we did, leaving all other related species far
... Read more
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Be Less Human

Merge with Artificial Intelligence (AI)

by José Peña Coto ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 48 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Preserving our current human form is to condemn ourselves to extinction."TECHNOLOGY IS THE NEXT EVOLUTIONARY STEP.Do not be left behind. Adapt.Humans must integrate with artificial intelligence to overcome their biological limitations and ensure their survival in a solar system that has numbered days.Accept the invitation to be part of the avant-garde ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Preserving our current human form is to condemn ourselves to extinction."TECHNOLOGY IS THE NEXT EVOLUTIONARY STEP.Do not be left behind. Adapt.Humans must integrate with artificial intelligence to overcome their biological limitations and ensure their survival in a solar system that has numbered days.Accept the invitation to be part of the avant-garde
... Read more
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The Tomb of the Mili Mongga

Fossils, Folklore, and Adventures at the Edge of Reality

by Samuel Turvey ...

Narrated by Clifford Samuel ...

Unabridged

11 hours 49 min

Bloomsbury presents The Tomb of the Mili Mongga by Samuel Turvey, read by Clifford Samuel.‘The Tomb of the Mili Mongga lives up to its magnificent billing’ DAILY TELEGRAPH-A fossil expedition becomes a thrilling search for a mythical beast deep in the Indonesian forest – and a fascinating look at how fossils, folklore, and biodiversity converge.A tale of exciting scientific discovery, The Tomb of ... Read more

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Bloomsbury presents The Tomb of the Mili Mongga by Samuel Turvey, read by Clifford Samuel.‘The Tomb of the Mili Mongga lives up to its magnificent billing’ DAILY TELEGRAPH-A fossil expedition becomes a thrilling search for a mythical beast deep in the Indonesian forest – and a fascinating look at how fossils, folklore, and biodiversity converge.A tale of exciting scientific discovery, The Tomb of
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Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life: A Time-Traveling Journey Through Ancient Earth, From the First Cells to the Last Ice Age Giants

by Thomas Richter ...

Narrated by Thomas Richter ...

Unabridged

1 hour 56 min

Survive mass extinctions and walk with awe-inspiring dinosaurs in this cinematic journey through evolutionary history. Ideal for an educational commute, this immersive natural science adventure transports you from violently churning primordial oceans to the frozen tundras of the Pleistocene.Transform your understanding of our fragile yet remarkably resilient planet by stepping into the field ... Read more

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Survive mass extinctions and walk with awe-inspiring dinosaurs in this cinematic journey through evolutionary history. Ideal for an educational commute, this immersive natural science adventure transports you from violently churning primordial oceans to the frozen tundras of the Pleistocene.Transform your understanding of our fragile yet remarkably resilient planet by stepping into the field
... Read more
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Monkey Girl

Evolution, Education, Religion, and the Battle for America's Soul

by Edward Humes ...

Narrated by Tom Perkins ...

Unabridged

15 hours 14 min

What should we teach our children about where we come from? Is evolution a lie or good science? Is it incompatible with faith? Have scientists really detected evidence of a creator in nature?From bestselling, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Edward Humes comes a dramatic story of faith, science, and courage unlike any since the famous Scopes Monkey Trial. Monkey Girl takes you behind the scenes of ... Read more

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What should we teach our children about where we come from? Is evolution a lie or good science? Is it incompatible with faith? Have scientists really detected evidence of a creator in nature?From bestselling, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Edward Humes comes a dramatic story of faith, science, and courage unlike any since the famous Scopes Monkey Trial. Monkey Girl takes you behind the scenes of
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Rocks of Ages

Science and Religion in the Fullness of Life

by Stephen Jay Gould ...

Narrated by Richard McGonagle ...

Unabridged

4 hours 39 min

Since the Renaissance, people have been plagued by the tense battle between science and religion. Revered evolutionist Stephen Jay Gould suggests instead of choosing between the two, why not opt for a golden mean that accords dignity and distinction to each realm? With intelligence and clarity, Gould renders the complex simple and sheds new light on this dilemma, mending the seeming split between ... Read more

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Since the Renaissance, people have been plagued by the tense battle between science and religion. Revered evolutionist Stephen Jay Gould suggests instead of choosing between the two, why not opt for a golden mean that accords dignity and distinction to each realm? With intelligence and clarity, Gould renders the complex simple and sheds new light on this dilemma, mending the seeming split between
... Read more
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The Magic of Reality

How We Know What's Really True

by Richard Dawkins ...

Narrated by Richard Dawkins, Lalla Ward ...

Unabridged

6 hours 42 min

An elegant, text-only edition of the New York Times bestseller that’s been hailed as the definitive authority on…everything by Richard Dawkins.Richard Dawkins, bestselling author and the world’s most celebrated evolutionary biologist, has spent his career elucidating the many wonders of science. Here, he takes a broader approach and uses his unrivaled explanatory powers to illuminate the ways in ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

An elegant, text-only edition of the New York Times bestseller that’s been hailed as the definitive authority on…everything by Richard Dawkins.Richard Dawkins, bestselling author and the world’s most celebrated evolutionary biologist, has spent his career elucidating the many wonders of science. Here, he takes a broader approach and uses his unrivaled explanatory powers to illuminate the ways in
... Read more
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Evolutions

Fifteen Myths That Explain Our World

by Oren Harman ...

Narrated by Oren Harman ...

Unabridged

5 hours 49 min

We don't think anymore, like the ancient Chinese did, that the world was hatched from an egg, or, like the Maori, that it came from the tearing apart of a love embrace. The Greeks told of a tempestuous Hera and a cunning Zeus, but we now use genes and natural selection to explain fear and desire, and physics to demystify the workings of the universe.Evolutions brings to life the latest scientific ... Read more

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We don't think anymore, like the ancient Chinese did, that the world was hatched from an egg, or, like the Maori, that it came from the tearing apart of a love embrace. The Greeks told of a tempestuous Hera and a cunning Zeus, but we now use genes and natural selection to explain fear and desire, and physics to demystify the workings of the universe.Evolutions brings to life the latest scientific
... Read more
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Причуды эволюции

by Александр Дементьев ...

Narrated by Анна Дементьева ...

Series series История и наука Рунета. Подарочное издание
Abridged

6 hours 43 min

Александр Дементьев — журналист (работал в таких изданиях, как РБК и «Лента.ру»), закончил МПГУ (бывш. МГПИ им. В.И Ленина) по специальности общая и экспериментальная физика. Автор самого крупного научно-популярного канала «Популярная наука» на «Дзен». О книге «Причуды эволюции»: Мы привыкли идеализировать эволюцию, полагая, что все созданное ею обязательно имеет смысл. И действительно, ведь не ... Read more

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Александр Дементьев — журналист (работал в таких изданиях, как РБК и «Лента.ру»), закончил МПГУ (бывш. МГПИ им. В.И Ленина) по специальности общая и экспериментальная физика. Автор самого крупного научно-популярного канала «Популярная наука» на «Дзен». О книге «Причуды эволюции»: Мы привыкли идеализировать эволюцию, полагая, что все созданное ею обязательно имеет смысл. И действительно, ведь не
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Oxygen: The Element That Poisoned the Planet, Then Gave It Life

by Robert Kessler ...

Narrated by Robert Kessler ...

Unabridged

1 hour 46 min

Discover how a deadly chemical waste triggered a global mass extinction before evolving into the biological breath of life. Perfect for your daily commute, this awe-inspiring natural history transforms a single restless atom into an unforgettable protagonist.Whether you are seeking a thought-provoking deep dive for focused learning or a suspenseful journey through deep time, this evolutionary epic ... Read more

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Discover how a deadly chemical waste triggered a global mass extinction before evolving into the biological breath of life. Perfect for your daily commute, this awe-inspiring natural history transforms a single restless atom into an unforgettable protagonist.Whether you are seeking a thought-provoking deep dive for focused learning or a suspenseful journey through deep time, this evolutionary epic
... Read more
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Darwin Comes to Town

by Professor Menno Schilthuizen ...

Narrated by Chris Nayak ...

Unabridged

8 hours 25 min

See your city through fresh eyesWe are marching towards a future in which three-quarters of humans live in cities, and a large portion of the planet's landmass is urbanized. With much of the rest covered by human-shaped farms, pasture, and plantations, where can nature still go? To the cities -- is Menno Schilthuizen's answer in this remarkable book. And with more and more wildlife carving out new ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

See your city through fresh eyesWe are marching towards a future in which three-quarters of humans live in cities, and a large portion of the planet's landmass is urbanized. With much of the rest covered by human-shaped farms, pasture, and plantations, where can nature still go? To the cities -- is Menno Schilthuizen's answer in this remarkable book. And with more and more wildlife carving out new
... Read more
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How Flowers Made Our World

The Story of Nature's Revolutionaries

by David George Haskell ...

Narrated by David George Haskell, Cassandra Campbell ...

Unabridged

11 hours 5 min

**“A work of real passion.”—The New York Times"A seamless melding of poetry and science.”—Wall Street JournalAn exquisite exploration of the power of flowers, placing them at the center of the story of how evolution created the world we know today**We live on a floral planet, yet flowers don’t get the credit they deserve. We admire them for their aesthetics, not their power. In this examination of ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

**“A work of real passion.”—The New York Times"A seamless melding of poetry and science.”—Wall Street JournalAn exquisite exploration of the power of flowers, placing them at the center of the story of how evolution created the world we know today**We live on a floral planet, yet flowers don’t get the credit they deserve. We admire them for their aesthetics, not their power. In this examination of
... Read more
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Is Earth Exceptional?

The Quest for Cosmic Life

by Mario Livio, Ph.D., Jack Szostak, Ph.D. ...

Narrated by Graham Winton ...

Unabridged

10 hours 36 min

A New York Times–bestselling astrophysicist and a Nobel laureate describe the quest to discover how and where the universe breathed life into matterFor a long time, scientists have wondered how life has emerged from inanimate chemistry, and whether Earth is the only place where it exists. Charles Darwin speculated about life on Earth beginning in a warm little pond. Some of his contemporaries ... Read more

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A New York Times–bestselling astrophysicist and a Nobel laureate describe the quest to discover how and where the universe breathed life into matterFor a long time, scientists have wondered how life has emerged from inanimate chemistry, and whether Earth is the only place where it exists. Charles Darwin speculated about life on Earth beginning in a warm little pond. Some of his contemporaries
... Read more
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Origin Story

The Trials of Charles Darwin

by Howard Markel ...

Narrated by Mike Cooper ...

Unabridged

7 hours 49 min

By early morning of June 30, 1860, a large crowd began to congregate in front of Oxford University's brand-new Museum of Natural History. The occasion was the annual meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, and the subject of discussion was Charles Darwin's new treatise: fact or fiction?Darwin claimed to have solved "that mystery of mysteries," introducing a logical ... Read more

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By early morning of June 30, 1860, a large crowd began to congregate in front of Oxford University's brand-new Museum of Natural History. The occasion was the annual meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, and the subject of discussion was Charles Darwin's new treatise: fact or fiction?Darwin claimed to have solved "that mystery of mysteries," introducing a logical
... Read more
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La Lune : Comment un caillou gris et sans vie a façonné la vie sur Terre

by Gérard Launay ...

Narrated by Gérard Launay ...

Unabridged

2 hours 12 min

Comprenez comment la gravité d'un simple astre mort a déclenché l'origine de la vie et façonné l'évolution terrestre. Idéal pour enrichir vos trajets quotidiens ou apaiser vos soirées de détente, ce voyage cosmique transforme notre vision du système solaire. Laissez-vous emporter par un récit scientifique fascinant qui rend l'astronomie enfin accessible à tous.Ce texte captivant vous plonge aux ... Read more

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Comprenez comment la gravité d'un simple astre mort a déclenché l'origine de la vie et façonné l'évolution terrestre. Idéal pour enrichir vos trajets quotidiens ou apaiser vos soirées de détente, ce voyage cosmique transforme notre vision du système solaire. Laissez-vous emporter par un récit scientifique fascinant qui rend l'astronomie enfin accessible à tous.Ce texte captivant vous plonge aux
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Evolutie van het brein

Een hoorcollege over de evolutie en werking van de hersenen bij mens en dier

by Rogier Mars ...

Narrated by Rogier Mars ...

Unabridged

2 hours 35 min

Hersenen fossiliseren niet waardoor het lastig is om de evolutie van het brein te onderzoeken. Maar door de hersenen van verschillende nog levende dieren te vergelijken, is het mogelijk te begrijpen welke uitdagingen de voorouders van die dieren hadden en hoe hun gedrag en hersenen zich daaraan hebben aangepast. Neurowetenschapper Rogier Mars onderzoekt in zijn hoorcollege de ontwikkeling en ... Read more

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Hersenen fossiliseren niet waardoor het lastig is om de evolutie van het brein te onderzoeken. Maar door de hersenen van verschillende nog levende dieren te vergelijken, is het mogelijk te begrijpen welke uitdagingen de voorouders van die dieren hadden en hoe hun gedrag en hersenen zich daaraan hebben aangepast. Neurowetenschapper Rogier Mars onderzoekt in zijn hoorcollege de ontwikkeling en
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Эволюция. Для тех, кто хочет все успеть

by Коллектив авторов ...

Narrated by Дмитрий Шабров ...

Series series Энциклопедия быстрых знаний
Unabridged

4 hours

Эволюция — это постоянное установление хрупкого баланса между растениями, живыми организмами и средой, в которой они обитают. Условия меняются, организмы приспосабливаются, в результате их приспособления возникают новые факторы, которые, в свою очередь, снова требуют перемен. Попробуем и разобраться в известных человечеству эволюционных процессах и научных теориях и приготовимся к новым открытиям. ... Read more

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Эволюция — это постоянное установление хрупкого баланса между растениями, живыми организмами и средой, в которой они обитают. Условия меняются, организмы приспосабливаются, в результате их приспособления возникают новые факторы, которые, в свою очередь, снова требуют перемен. Попробуем и разобраться в известных человечеству эволюционных процессах и научных теориях и приготовимся к новым открытиям.
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