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Woodpecker Is a Stunning Example of Irreducible Complexity

A partially functional woodpecker evolving to be a functional woodpecker would be evolutionary dead-end. Read More ›
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Cohesins and Condensins: Next-Generation Bobby Pins

Picture this: you grab a box of bobby pins, clip them to the ends of your hair, and sit in front of a mirror. Read More ›
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In a Universe of Non-Living Matter, Communication Sets Us Apart

Communication is found across all life forms, from the signals sent by trees through fungal networks to the deep conversations we can have with each other. Read More ›
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Interview with Edward Peltzer on the Origin of Life

A student of Stanley Miller and Jeffrey Bada explains the failure of materialistic origin-of-life scenarios. Read More ›
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Is Geomimetics an Intelligent Design Science? Well, Yes and No

Biomimetics, the imitation of nature’s designs, clearly qualifies as an ID science. What about “geomimetics” — the imitation of geophysics? Read More ›
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Physicist Eric Hedin: Information Processing as a Hallmark of Life

I begin a two-part conversation with Dr. Eric Hedin, a physicist and author who’s been asking bold questions about the hidden patterns of life. Read More ›
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Introducing a New Design, and a New Name

Conjoining science with culture, while it is the CSC’s calling card, is not our invention. Read More ›
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Evolution News Evolves

New features of the site include audio versions of every article, estimated reading times, advanced search, and in-context footnotes. Read More ›
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Trailer: Secrets of the Human Body

“The human body. Nothing we know of is as complex or finely tuned. How did humans reach this level of sophistication?" Read More ›
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Why Dogmatic Materialism Is Bad for Science

Richard Lewontin addressed a controversy in evolution: Can life forms acquire characteristics during their lifespan that they pass on to their offspring? Read More ›

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