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200 Years of Charles Darwin

Darwin Today is an interactive exhibition touring the UK in 2009. We also have resources for schools and science centres.

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Did you know?

Peacocks’ tails are all about sex - Darwin recognised the importance of what he called sexual selection. One theory goes that the peacocks with the best plumage will be the healthiest and therefore the best potential fathers, so fancy tail feathers are more likely to attract a mate.

Darwin Events 2009

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Discover Culture with Darwin Wednesday 27 May 2009 The AHRC Centre for the Evolution of Cultural Diversity at UCL has just launched a new exhibition on the implications of Darwin's ideas in relation to how we understand cultural development and diversity. ¹

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Supported by RCUK in association with Darwin200

Research Councils UK ³
This site is supported by Research Councils UK, the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils. They have set up this site to invite people to consider and discuss the impacts of Darwin's theories on modern research.
Darwin200 ³
Darwin200 is a collaboration of organisations across the UK who are celebrating Darwin’s 200th birthday in February 2009 with an exciting programme of activities.