Evolution is a theory AND a fact. The theory of evolution is that variations are passed on to offspring, and selected by relative reproductive success. We could point out that Darwinian evolution isn't the only theory out there which attempts to explain the fact of evolution. There was Lamarckism, derived from the work of the French scientist Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck, who explained the mechanism of evolution by teaching that transformation of species occurred as the result of many individuals simultaneously adapting to common environmental stimuli.
That was somewhat modified (I don't know the details) into the doctrine that characteristics acquired through environmental influences are inherited, advocated by Lysenko, which was official Soviet doctrine.
There is also the theory of improbable aggregation, which suggests that random atoms fly together from distant parts of the galaxy to generate new species. This theory is advocated by no one, but it is often presented by creationists when they are looking for a theory to ridicule.
There is also the theory of improbable aggregation, which suggests that random atoms fly together from distant parts of the galaxy to generate new species. This theory is advocated by no one, but it is often presented by creationists when they are looking for a theory to ridicule.Aha! Finally - my life's purpose is revealed!
Hmmm... where to start.
Ah, I have it.
Since random particles can be collided and form new 'species' of particles, it must also hold that, for example, an Einsteinium atom and an isotope of Beryllium could also collide and form a new species, and that if a duck flew into a beaver, you'd get a platypus.
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So unless you're willing to argue that the duck and the beaver aren't made of atoms, here we have a clear cut case of atoms flying together and forming a new species.
Now then, if you'll excuse me, I have to go wait by the phone for the Nobel Committee's call.