Charles Darwin
Coverage of Charles Darwin in the Nexus archive.
- Darwin was right: These plants are carnivores
Scientists confirmed that a plant species with sticky hairs is carnivorous, validating Charles Darwin's 150-year-old hypothesis. The discovery shows the plant's ability to consume prey, aligning with Darwin's earlier observations.
- Newly discovered carnivorous plant is as deceptive as it is deadly
Scientists have confirmed Charles Darwin's 1875 prediction that some members of the Saxifraga genus are carnivorous. The newly discovered plant is both deceptive and deadly, validating Darwin's hypothesis.
- Darwin proved right about gnat-trapping carnivorous plant
Researchers confirmed Charles Darwin's 150-year-old hypothesis that Saxifraga candelabrum, a plant species, is carnivorous by trapping insects with sticky glandular hairs and absorbing nutrients. Studies showed the plant produces digestive enzymes, absorbs insect-derived nutrients, and shares genetic traits with other carnivorous plants.
- 'Hidden time-capsule of UK biodiversity' unlocked
A hidden time-capsule of UK biodiversity is being unlocked, revealing specimens linked to Charles Darwin. These specimens will be studied by scientists globally.
- Darwin’s Story Isn’t as Simple as It Seems
The article challenges the common belief that Darwin's theory of evolution was directly derived from his study of Galápagos finches, noting he spent only a few weeks there and lacked precise specimen labeling. It also clarifies the Scopes trial originated as a deliberate test case by the ACLU, not a random classroom incident.
- Cacti are evolving shockingly fast and scientists just learned why
Scientists discovered that cacti are evolving rapidly due to changes in flower shape over time, overturning a long-standing idea dating back to Darwin. This finding reveals deserts as dynamic ecosystems where evolution is happening quickly. Cactus species are exploding at lightning speed with over 750 species studied.
- Charles Darwin reports a squirrel surprise
Charles Darwin reports on a squirrel eating cherry blossom flowers. The article discusses the value of drawing art and is part of the Nature archive. The discovery is an unexpected one.
- Saving the Venus fly trap
The Venus fly trap, a carnivorous plant native to the Carolinas, is facing population decline due to habitat loss. Botanist Julie Moore and North Carolina Botanical Garden director Damon Waitt discuss conservation efforts for the species, which Charles Darwin praised as the most interesting plant in the world.