Scientific Statements
An ancient and dynamically changing Earth and universe is supported by overwhelming evidence from geology, physics, astronomy, and cosmology.
The common descent of all living things is well-supported by diverse lines of evidence in geology, paleontology, biology, and genetics.
Biological evolution has great explanatory power and has proven effective in generating new and testable hypotheses in a wide range of scientific disciplines including historical geology, paleontology, ecology, biogeography, developmental biology, biochemistry, and genetics.
New discoveries and new models are progressively closing many previous gaps in our knowledge and understanding of evolutionary history and mechanismsÉ