The Discovery Institute is a non-profit organization based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 1990. It promotes the idea of Intelligent Design, which argues that certain features of the universe and living things are best explained by an intelligent cause rather than natural processes. The institute engages in research, education, and advocacy to support its views. The institute is known for its involvement in debates surrounding evolution and science education. It has published numerous books and articles, and its scholars often participate in public discussions about the implications of Darwinian evolution and the role of science in society.