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The short answer: No one has proved it wrong, otherwise it wouldn't still be the model used in science. You can read all kinds of different arguments against it, but you will find most of those arguments are founded upon a gross misunderstanding of evolution and/or a deep distrust of basic science.


There are various ways in which evolutionary theory could be proven wrong:

  • Find a statistically significant violation of the pattern of nested hierarchies observed in all life, that cannot be explained by various modes of lateral gene transfer. For example, find a primate older than its basal mammalian form, or a mammal predating a basal tetrapod form, or a bird with nipples, or mammals with feathers. This would conclusively disprove common descent.

  • Observe spontaneous generation of new, modern lifeforms. While this would not directly disprove common descent, it would suggest that there are other mechanisms at work by which new species emerge.

  • Observe speciation generating lifeforms outside the clade from which they emerge. For instance, if it were ever observed that cats were born from dogs, or birds from cats, then that would cast serious doubt on the validity of common descent.

There are numerous more specific and detailed predictions that follow logically from evolutionary theory, and that could, if observations were found to be inconsistent with them, lead to the falsification of evolutionary theory.





Darwin was not trained in any field of science, but was instead trained to be a pastor. While he was on a ship he read a book that mentioned geological gradualism which states that geological formations took millions of years to form. This book referred greatly to the Sanacrouse River valley, which was a small river in a huge valley, it made sense to Darwin that it would have taken a long time for that tiny river to carve that huge valley.

He then went to the Galapagos Islands. While he was there he discovered that on different islands the same type of animals were slightly different.? He was also presented ancient fossilized bones of other creatures that varied quite substantially from modern forms, such as sloths that lived along the western coast of South America.



Short history of Charles Robert Darwin. As a young child he was quite the thinker, loved nature and collecting samples. He went to a doctor's school to study medicine. He wasn't interested and learned taxidermy rather then medicine. His second year he met up with Lamarck when he joined a group but again was bored and learned the basic taxonomy of plants.

His father disapproved of his negligence of his studies and send him to a Christian college. He was deemed unfit and didn't get to study for a bachelor's degree but an ordinary one. Darwin liked being outside more than studying and his brother introduced him to the hobby of collecting beetles. His love for this hobby made him a friend of a botany professor and got to meet many more scientists.

Nearing his exams he dedicated much time to study and loved the language and logic of 'Evidences of Christianity'. Inspired by many other works, most looking for God doing his work through the laws of nature, he wanted to contribute and learned geology. He even left on a trip with his geology professor to find a letter of recommendation which invited him aboard the HMS Beagle.

He was already 22 years old when he started his voyage, aside from this being known to the general public, I think I made my point.
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How does selection prove evolution?

Science has no capacity to completely prove something... However these are some facts that make it likely to be true. - An extensive fossil record which completely conforms to predictions. - Observing evolution in action (such as the flu virus changing ever year, the HIV virus changing all the time, speciation in plants and animals in non-lab environments, lab experiments etc). - Paternity testing (the techniques used in paternity testing are also used to demonstrate how closely related different species are). - DNA (all organisms use the exact same code for proteins) - similarities in phylogeny (why do we share so many features with other organisms?) - similarities in DNA conform to the predictions made by evolution


Can science prove which came first egg or hen?

I think science can prove it. Because, thanks to evolution birds evolved from dinosaurs. Obviously these were very basic birds of course but then came the more complex, sub species of birds. The hen did come first, as it took millions of years of evolution to create it. And though many may disagree and say that you need an egg to create a hen, well in this case.. Evolution created the hen, which will then create the egg.


Why are creationist skeptical about evolution?

They are against it because it goes against their beliefs, so they try to prove it wrong but only end up losing.


Why is evolution considered a theory and not a hypothesis or a law?

In science, a hypothesis and a theory differs in that a hypothesis is a conjecture based on empirical observation or theoretical derivation yet unproven or by any experimental work, and that a theory is a hypothesis that has been rigorously tested by many researchers and supported by strong evidence. Evolution is a theory that has been repeatedly tested, supported by overwhelming evidence, and can be used to explain natural phenomenon very well.


Did Darwin fake a skull to prove evolution?

No, since there were no hominid skulls found during his lifetime. What most people refer to as the faked missing link skull is the Piltdown man: Found in a gravel pit in Sussex England in 1912.

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What was drawins purpose?

to prove evolution


What was comparative embryology trying to prove?

used to prove the analogous homologous characteristics of evolution


Did Charles Darwin have evidence to prove evolution?

No, of course not. Evidence does not prove evolution - it validates the theory.Evidence which Darwin had included limited fossils, and observed apparent speciation in birds.


Does the Bibles Genesis account of creation contradict the scientific account of evolution?

Yes. However, it is possible to PROVE the validity of evolution on an evidential basis.


How do hummingbirds disprove evolution?

They do not. Nothing "disproves" evolution. It is impossible to prove or disprove anything scientifically. That's a basic rule of science: everything is subjected to doubt.


Has Lamarck's theory of evolution been proved?

Scientists do not prove things. Lamarck's theory is long refuted as acquired characteristics and the use and disuse concepts are not explanations for evolution of populations.


How does scientist prove half ape-half man?

They can't prove anything about Charles Darwin's evolution. Here's the thing they cant prove, along with everything else, humans being able to reason. Apes can't do that, they do everything by instinct.


Does evidence prove or disprove evolution?

Law and math prove things. Science supports tentative ( more or less ) explanations of natural phenomenon with evidence. The evidence overwhelmingly supports evolutionary theory. PS Evolution itself is a observed and observable fact.


How does selection prove evolution?

Science has no capacity to completely prove something... However these are some facts that make it likely to be true. - An extensive fossil record which completely conforms to predictions. - Observing evolution in action (such as the flu virus changing ever year, the HIV virus changing all the time, speciation in plants and animals in non-lab environments, lab experiments etc). - Paternity testing (the techniques used in paternity testing are also used to demonstrate how closely related different species are). - DNA (all organisms use the exact same code for proteins) - similarities in phylogeny (why do we share so many features with other organisms?) - similarities in DNA conform to the predictions made by evolution


Can science make a centaur?

I am sorry to say no. A centaur is a mythical creature. And science has yet to prove the evolution of at least one new species.


Can science prove which came first egg or hen?

I think science can prove it. Because, thanks to evolution birds evolved from dinosaurs. Obviously these were very basic birds of course but then came the more complex, sub species of birds. The hen did come first, as it took millions of years of evolution to create it. And though many may disagree and say that you need an egg to create a hen, well in this case.. Evolution created the hen, which will then create the egg.


Why are creationist skeptical about evolution?

They are against it because it goes against their beliefs, so they try to prove it wrong but only end up losing.