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Dr. Iacoboni: Return of the Purpose Hypothesis

Purpose was once considered fundamental to understanding nature. But for the last few centuries, scientists committed to a Darwinian view have ignored it. Read More ›
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NOVA on Evolution of Eating: Here’s the “Science,” Trust Me, Bro!

There is only a compelling story, beautifully illustrated with plenty of AI imagineering and more scientists testifying to their evolutionary faith. Read More ›
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How to Shift the Gears in Your Legs?

The answer to the question: You don’t have to do anything. You have automatic transmission. Read More ›
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C. W. Howell Scrubs Fabricated Behe Quote from Dissertation Without Coming Clean

The ethical thing would have been to apologize and admit the seriousness of his mistake. His smoking gun, after all, wasn’t just a dud. It was imaginary. Read More ›
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Seed Factories Come Pre-Assembled Before Sprouting Time

Contrary to assumptions, a seed doesn’t build up its machinery as it begins to germinate. It was already prefabricated for switching on. Read More ›
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How Systems Biology Is Adopting an Engineering Framework

Everything from metabolic pathways optimized for efficiency to brain blood vessels designed as protective shock absorbers demonstrates multi-level planning. Read More ›
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Aggressive Atheism’s “Somewhat Different Delusion” Stalls Out Very Publicly

Imagine being such a poor evangelist for atheism that people credit you with helping them become Christians. Read More ›
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CSC Science Team Asks: What Should We Expect to Find in Nature?

The junk DNA paradigm shift is a good example of how an intelligent design framework can serve as a productive guide to scientific research.  Read More ›
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In France, Barbarians Set Fire to Civilization; Design and the Designer Are the Targets

Says John West, “Students need to know. They don’t understand bad ideas have bad consequences. It’s like playing with fire.” That's no mere figure of speech. Read More ›
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How a Self-Confessed “Miniature Richard Dawkins” Found His Way to Intelligent Design

Whether learning from a professor or chatting with a fellow student over coffee, Martin never ran into anyone to challenge his naturalistic worldview. Read More ›

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