Evolution: Beyond Darwin's Wild Ride & Kepler's Cosmic Chaos

This talk explores the fascinating story of evolutionary biology, from ancient times to developments in the nineteenth century. Going beyond just Charles Darwin, we will talk about other important figures and key moments that shaped our understanding of evolution. Join us to uncover the exciting journey of discovery and innovation that still influences how we think about evolution today.

Today, Kepler’s landmark contributions to science are often summed up by citing his three laws of planetary motion. Their physics is most exciting and significant by itself, but the history of their discovery and acceptance can teach us many things big and small about how science has been working and struggling both then and now. Let’s join a rollercoaster through planetary physics and time and bring home some fresh thoughts!