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Biology and the Tree of Life > Research Links
The introductory chapter to this book, Biology and the Tree of Life, introduces you to the living organism, its composition, and its ability to change. It also explores the methods that scientists use to learn about the world around them. The following sites expand on these topics and present a variety of ways of studying biology.
1.1 Cell Theory
Louis Pasteur
This site provides a short biography and description of Pasteur's science. You can follow the included links to the Pasteur Institute Website.
Keywords: cell theory, Pasteur, research, history
The Art of the Cell
David Goodsell’s paintings and illustrations are an example of how biology can inspire art. Goodsell matches his work as closely as possible to scientific data, creating a work both informative and aesthetically pleasing.
Keywords: cell structure, cell interior, illustration
1.2 Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection
Alfred Russel Wallace
This site provides a wealth of information about Alfred Russel Wallace. Though Charles Darwin is most often given the credit for describing the theory of evolution by natural selection, Wallace’s work had lead him to much the same conclusions, and his work was published alongside Darwin’s.
Keywords: Wallace, evolution, history
History of Evolutionary Thought
This site describes the way that scientific thinking about evolution and change in the natural world changed from its early history to the present. Many of the links lead to short biographies of the major scientists involved in evolution’s early days.
Keywords: evolution, history
1.3 Tree of Life
Carl Linnaeus
The Linnean Society was formed in honor of Carl Linnaeus, who is considered the father of modern day taxonomy. This site describes Linnaeus’ life and work, as well as current research carried out in his name.
Keywords: Carl Linnaeus, phylogeny, taxonomy, history
The Tree of Life
The Internet has become an invaluable tool for scientists across a broad range of disciplines, including taxonomy and phylogeny. This site shows how many scientists all over the world can combine their work into a central database of scientific information.
Keywords: phylogeny, taxonomy, cladistics
1.4 Biological Science
Sir Francis Bacon
This site describes Sir Francis Bacon’s philosophy of scientific inquiry. These pages also help show how scientific thinking and research is closely related with philosophical inquiry. The site is sponsored by Microsoft's Encarta and you'll need to wade through some unrelated commerical advertising but the content is worth a visit.
Keywords: hypothesis, theory, experiment, Bacon
Cargo Cult Science
Richard Feynman, one of the most celebrated physicists of the Manhattan Project, is also known for his writings and thoughts on the nature of scientific inquiry in general. Feynman explores the validity of methods used in "fringe" science in this short article.
Keywords: theory, method, prediction, Feynman
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