Science is all about reviewing data, hypothesizing, making predictions, and testing those predictions. If the prediction aren’t born out—if they don’t match reality—then the theory should be modified—or ultimately abandoned.
So, how well does evolution hold up as a theory, when judged by its predictions? Does it match the real world? Join plant biologist Dr Don Batten as he scrutinises five major predictions of evolution. Is evolution as ‘scientific’ as people are led to believe?