Both diffusion and osmosis are a process by which things move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. Osmosis refers to the movement of water. By trying to maintain a homogeneous condition throughout the entire system the cell there by maintains homeostasis.
The Discovery Institute announced that over 700 scientists had expressed support for intelligent design as of February 8, 2007. This prompted the National Center for Science Education to produce a light-hearted petition called  Project Steve  in support of evolution.
For the scientific evidence supporting evolution, see Evidence of common descent. The level of support for evolution among scientists, the public and other groups is a topic that frequently arises in the creation-evolution controversy and touches on educational, religious, philosophical, scientific and political issues.