NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Evolution (disambiguation)

From the most general perspective, evolution is usually the long internal process which changes stuctural properties of its carrier system. In this sense, we may observe that a system transforms itself into another one. In oppositition to design and control processes, an evolution is caused by natural forces. It may also relate to abstract systems, for example opinions, but an evolution is not goal-oriented (the interpretation according to the systemic TOGA meta-theory,1994). Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wiktionary (a portmanteau of wiki and dictionary) is a multilingual, Web-based project to create a free content dictionary, available in over 150 languages. ... Illustration of a physical process: a geyser in action. Process (lat. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... In general, a carrier is a system or process with a specific property or is attributed of something (in physical or in abstract sense). ... For other uses, see System (disambiguation). ... All Saints Chapel in the Cathedral Basilica of St. ... Look up control in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article is about the physical universe. ... For other uses, see Force (disambiguation). ... A system, person, or organization that tends to achieve a goal and demonstrate it in subsequent actions. ... Systems theory or general systems theory or systemics is an interdisciplinary field which studies systems as a whole. ...

As contrasted with 'development', it can be the irreversible accumulation of historically acquired information. Development, in contrast, is made up of predictable directional changes. Look up Development in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

For the reason of the existence of many types of systems and processes, the term evolution is used in many different contexts.

For example, evolution may refer to:

In biology

Organic evolution is change in the heritable traits of a population over successive generations. It is realized by the genes' mutation processes. It is also called natural selection.

This article is about evolution in biology. ... For other uses, see Gene (disambiguation). ... For linguistic mutation, see Apophony. ... For other uses, see Natural selection (disambiguation). ...

Philosophy and spirituality

Evolution (philosophy), the progressive development of the universe and consciousness over time
Higher evolution, a spiritual concept concerning the transcendental progression of human consciousness
Theistic evolution, beliefs holding that God creates through evolution, with variations as to the extent of intervention by God

In philosophy and metaphysics, the development of the universe, and of consciousness through time, is referred to as evolution. ... The term higher evolution is used in Theosophy and in Buddhism to indicate the development of consciousness in human beings, as distinct from, although continuous with, the lower or biological evolution within the animal kingdom up to the human level. ... Theistic evolution, less commonly known as evolutionary creationism, is the general opinion that some or all classical religious teachings about God and creation are compatible with some or all of the modern scientific understanding about biological evolution. ...

Science, math, and technology

Human evolution, that part of biological evolution concerning the emergence of humans as a distinct species.
Sociocultural evolution, the gradual development and change of society and culture over time
Chemical evolution, the development of chemical elements
Galaxy formation and evolution, the origin and development of galactic bodies
Modern evolutionary synthesis, the unification of several branches of biology that previously had little in common, particularly genetics, cytology, systematics, botany, and paleontology
Oxygen evolution, the production of oxygen by (bio-)chemical reactions
Stellar evolution, the development of stars
Technological evolution, a science and technology studies theory developed by Czech philosopher Radovan Richta
Time evolution, the change of state brought about by the passage of time for a system with internal state
Evolution (journal), a bimonthly scientific journal which publishes new findings in evolutionary biology
Beagle 2: Evolution, the proposed successor to the unsuccessful Beagle 2 Mars lander

Math For the history of humans on Earth, see History of the world. ... In the unilineal evolution model at left, all cultures progress through set stages, while in the multilineal evolution model at right, distinctive culture histories are emphasized. ... Chemical evolution has two meanings and uses. ... In astrophysics, the questions of galaxy formation and evolution are: How, from a homogeneous universe, did we obtain the very heterogeneous one we live in? How did galaxies form? How do galaxies change over time? A spectacular head-on collision between two galaxies is seen in this NASA Hubble Space... The modern evolutionary synthesis refers to a set of ideas from several biological specialities that were brought together to form a unified theory of evolution accepted by the great majority of working biologists. ... Oxygen evolution is the process of generating molecular oxygen through chemical reaction. ... Projected timeline of the Suns life In astronomy, stellar evolution is the process by which a star undergoes a sequence of radical changes during its lifetime. ... Technological evolution is the name of a science and technology studies theory developed by Czech philosopher Radovan Richta. ... For a system with internal state (also called stateful system), time evolution means the change of state brought about by the passage of time. ... Evolution, the International Journal of Organic Evolution, is a bimonthly scientific journal that publishes significant new results of empirical or theoretical investigations concerning facts, processes, mechanics, or concepts of evolutionary phenomena and events. ... Beagle 2 : Evolution is the proposed successor to the unsuccessful Beagle 2 Mars lander which disappeared during its landing in 2003. ...

Differential evolution, an evolutionary algorithm
Evolute, in math, the set of all of the centers of curvature of a curve

Technology Differential Evolution (DE) grew out of Kenneth Prices attempts to solve the Chebyshev polynomial fitting problem that had been posed to him by Rainer Storn. ... In the differential geometry of curves, the evolute of a curve is the set of all its centers of curvature. ...

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, a sports car
Evolution engine, a motorcycle engine from Harley-Davidson
Novell Evolution, in computer software, a personal information manager for the GNOME desktop previously known as Ximian Evolution

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, colloquially known as the Lancer Evo or simply Evo, is a car manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors. ... The Evolution engine (popularly known as Evo or Blockhead) is an air-cooled, 45 degree, V-twin motorcycle engine manufactured since 1984 by the Harley Davidson Motor Company. ... A motorcycle engine is an engine found in a motorcycle, which serves to propel the motorcycle. ... Logo on a 2003 Harley Davidson The Harley-Davidson Motor Company (NYSE: HDI) is a manufacturer of motorcycles based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ... Evolution or Novell Evolution (formerly Ximian Evolution, prior to Novells 2003 acquisition of Ximian) is the official personal information manager and workgroup information management tool for GNOME. It combines e-mail, calendar, address book, and task list management functions. ...

Books

Evolution: The Modern Synthesis by Julian Huxley

Sir Julian Sorell Huxley, FRS (June 22, 1887 â€“ February 14, 1975) was a English biologist, author, Humanist and internationalist, known for his popularisations of science in books and lectures. ...

Popular culture

Film, television and literature

Evolution, a professional wrestling stable in WWE.
Evolution, a 2001 comedy sci-fi movie directed by Ivan Reitman
Underworld: Evolution, a 2006 action/horror film
Evolution, a science fiction novel by author Stephen Baxter
"Evolution", an episode of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1
"Evolution", a third-season episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation
Evolution, a Doctor Who novel.
PBS: Evolution, a documentary television series
X-Men: Evolution, an American animated television series about the Marvel Comics superhero team X-Men

Evolution was a Heel stable on World Wrestling Entertainments RAW brand consisting of Ric Flair, Randy Orton, Triple H, and Batista. ... World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. ... This article is about the 2001 science-fiction comedy film. ... Evolution (ISBN 034545782X) is a science fiction book by author Stephen Baxter. ... Evolution (Parts 1 and 2) are episodes of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ... Evolution is the first episode of the third season of Star Trek: The Next Generation. ... Evolution is an original novel written by John Peel and based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... X-Men: Evolution is an animated series containing the original cast of X-Men, mostly depicted as teenagers and some as adults. ...

Gaming

Evolution Studios, a British video game developer
Evolution: The World of Sacred Device, a video game
Evolution 2: Far Off Promise, a computer role-playing game for the Sega Dreamcast console
Turok: Evolution, a first-person shooter video game developed and published by Acclaim Entertainment
Evolution: The Game of Intelligent Life a strategy game edited by Discovery Channel.
Evolution Championship Series, a world-spanning video game tournament featuring the world's best electronic sports players in the fighting game genre, competing against one another in 2D and 3D fighting games (usually centered around the Street Fighter fighting game series).

Evolution Studios Ltd. ... Evolution: The World of Sacred Device is a computer role-playing game for the Sega Dreamcast console. ... Evolution 2: Far Off Promise is a computer role-playing game for the Sega Dreamcast console. ... Discovery Channel is a cable and satellite TV channel founded by John Hendricks which is distributed by Discovery Communications. ... Electronic sports, abbreviated e-sports or eSports, is used as a general term to describe the play of video games as a professional sport. ... Screenshot of The King of Fighters XI (2005, SNK Playmore). ... Screenshot of Street Fighter (arcade version). ...

Music

Albums

Evolution, the first of two 1967 albums by The Hollies
Evolution, Journey's fifth studio album
Evolution, a 1997 album by Martina McBride
Evolution, a 1997 LP by R&B group Boyz II Men
Evolution, a 1999 compilation album by metal band Edge of Sanity
Evolution, the sixth album by electro-industrial duo Decoded Feedback
Evolution, the eighth CD of Twins
Evolution, the third album by metal band Viper
Ciara: The Evolution, the second studio album by American singer Ciara
Evolution, a compilation by american vibraphonist Roy Ayers

Songs Evolution (Parlophone PCS 7022/PMC 7022) is the first of two 1967 albums by The Hollies. ... Evolution, is the name of Journeys fifth studio album. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Evolution is a 1997 LP by R&B group Boyz II Men, their final studio album for Motown Records. ... Evolution is a best-of compilation album by the Swedish melodic death metal band Edge of Sanity, released by Black Mark Productions on November 29, 1999. ... Evolution is the sixth album by industrial music duo Decoded Feedback, the fourth full-length CD, and the third released on Germanys Zoth Ommog record label. ... Evolution (進化論), is the eighth CD of Twins and was released September 2003. ... Evolution is an album by Brazilian heavy metal band Viper. ... Roy Ayers (born September 10, 1940, Los Angeles) is a funk, soul and jazz vibraphone player. ...

Evolution, a song by Korn
"evolution", a single by Japanese pop singer Ayumi Hamasaki
"Evolution", an indie rock song by Cat Power from the album You Are Free
Evolution, a song by american vibraphonist Roy Ayers
"Do The Evolution", a song by Pearl Jam from the album Yield
"Evolution" a song by MotorHead used by the former wrestling stable "Evolution"

Other Back Cover Back Cover Evolution (originally titled Evolutionary Stop) is the first single from Korns eighth studio album. ... evolution is the 20th single released by Ayumi Hamasaki. ... You Are Free is the sixth album by American singer/songwriter Chan Marshall, a. ... Roy Ayers (born September 10, 1940, Los Angeles) is a funk, soul and jazz vibraphone player. ... Do the Evolution is a song by Pearl Jam, from the album Yield. ...

Evolution Festival, an annual Italian metal festival
Orange Evolution Festival, an annual British rock festival

For the British rock festival, see Orange Evolution Festival. ... The Orange Evolution Festival in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England is a one-day music festival sponsored by the mobile phone operator Orange SA. It features two stages in the Spillers Wharf area of the Newcastle Quayside as well as a stage near the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead. ...

Other

"Evolution", a disbanded wrestling team consisting of Triple H, Randy Orton, Batista, and Ric Flair
Pokémon evolution, a sudden change in form of a Pokémon in the fictional Pokémon universe
Digivolution, known as "evolution" in Japan, is the transformation of one Digimon to the next level in the Digimon franchise.
Evolution, Modeling and Talent agency in Charlotte, NC^{[citation needed]}

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