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2017

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transposable elements
Photo: Jumping proboscis monkey, by Charlesjsharp (Own work, from Sharp Photography, sharpphotography) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons.

Three Ways that Transposable Elements Demolish Evolutionary Theory

These “jumping genes” are segments of junk DNA that insert themselves at random in our genomes. That is the evolutionary interpretation. Read More ›
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Photo credit: Inspecting nylon stockings, Sweden, 1954, by Erik Liljeroth, Nordiska Museet [CC BY 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons.

Nylon and Nylonase: Ann Gauger Disentangles an Evolutionary Icon

Some bacteria developed the ability to consume nylon. No need for ID in biology? Read More ›
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Photo: Large ground finch, by Peter Wilton [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons.

Evolving Icons of Evolution

Peppered moths and Galápagos finches have not evolved as much as the stories claim. Famed Darwin’s finch specialists reveal the new spin cycle. Read More ›
Frome River
Photo: Frome River, by Rodw [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.

River to Receive Human Rights?

The message, of course, is that humans are not the least bit exceptional. Read More ›
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Ivory dice, by Liam Quin [CC BY 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons.

“Darwin’s Dice” — Michael Flannery on the Role of Chance in Darwinian Evolution

Theistic evolutionary thinking is designed to reconcile religious believers to the denial of their own common sense. Read More ›
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Image credit: M. Weiss/Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.

Light Sails: In Fast Radio Bursts, Harvard Scientists Seek Evidence of Intelligent Design

Distinguishing nature from artifact is the main point for intelligent design research. Read More ›
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Summer Seminars on Intelligent Design — Application Deadline Is Just Three Weeks Away!

For university students, this is likely your only chance to examine the evidence for design in a rigorous and objective classroom setting. Read More ›
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Image credit: ColiN00B via Pixabay.

The Hottest New Computer Is: DNA

DNA is highly desirable for storage, computing, and electronics. What does that imply about intelligent design in biology? Read More ›
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Image: TRAPPIST-1 System, artist's highly imaginative rendering, by NASA/JPL-Caltech.

Lonely Planet — Metaxas on the TRAPPIST-1 System

Insightfully, our friend Eric Metaxas notes a loneliness for companionship from beyond the stars. Read More ›

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