Down to the nuts and bolts Nov 6, 2009
Philosopher: Not so much a philosopher but a deep thinker nonetheless: Thomas Henry Huxley, Darwin's lieutenant and the quintessence of the learned rationalist. A celebrated man of 19th-century science. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Inside the first bird, surprising signs of a dinosaur Oct 9, 2009
The 1860s evolutionist Thomas Henry Huxley saw the Archaeopteryx as a perfect transition between birds and reptiles. Erickson calls it "the poster child for evolution.". (EurekAlert!)
Archaeopteryx was not very bird-like Oct 9, 2009
In fact, the first suggestion that birds are related to dinosaurs was made by early proponent of evolution Thomas Henry Huxley in the 1860's. "Archaeopteryx is the poster child for evolution," says Erickson. (EurekAlert!)
Forgotten evolutionist lives in Darwin's shadow Jun 29, 2009
Upon his return to England in 1862, Wallace found himself welcomed into a select club of scientists that included Darwin, Sir Charles Lyell, Joseph Hooker and Thomas Henry Huxley. Wallace became one of the most prominent scientists of his day, publishing more than 800 articles and 22 books over the next 50 years. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
What's happened to 'higher' education? May 14, 2009
The college's founder's day address, titled "Science and Culture," was given by Thomas Henry Huxley. Known as "Darwin's bulldog," he was one of the most acute intelligences of the Victorian era. (Yahoo News)
Scholar Richard Milner sings songs of evolution Mar 21, 2009
"You just don't see him in the scientific books, which are difficult to read and not warm or funny. This is a guy who hated to speak in public. He hated public controversy. That's why he liked Thomas Henry Huxley so much. Huxley was Darwin's bulldog, his knight errant.". Milner morphs into the flamboyantly brilliantly Huxley and other 19th century characters in this critically praised show, which began as a lark. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Diversity Revealed: From Atoms to Traits Mar 11, 2009
exclaimed Thomas Henry Huxley, after reading his own advance copy of Darwin s book. Unfortunately, the reaction of the man whose opinion Darwin said he valued more than that of almost any other human being was far less favorable. (Scientific American)
A forgotten hero: Darwin's co-discoverer Feb 14, 2009
Darwin's Bulldog was Thomas Henry Huxley, not Charles Lyell. David, Sydney, Australia. (Times Online)
A Skeptic's Take on the Public Misunderstanding of Darwin Feb 12, 2009
Thomas Henry Huxley, Darwin s bulldog defender, promoted this gladiatorial view of life in a series of popular essays on nature whereby the strongest, the swiftest, and the cunningest live to fight another day. The myth persists. (Scientific American)
Darwin the Comedian. Now that's entertainment! Feb 11, 2009
When Darwin did finally unveil his theory, he was too shy to debate it in public, leaving that to his friend Thomas Henry Huxley. Far from being timid about evolution, Huxley's reaction upon reading the theory was, "How extremely stupid not to have thought of that!" Milner has him singing. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
