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The Pursuit of Veritas

As the new school year begins, a group of Ivy League educators (among them, Robert P. George) urge college students to “think for yourself.” Read More ›
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Back to School with Zombie Science

Here’s a great idea for students starting biology this year, whether at the high school or college level. Read More ›
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Scott Turner on Biology’s Hobson’s Choice – Time Running Out on Pre-publication Deal!

"The phrase is said to have originated with Thomas Hobson (1544–1631), who offered customers the choice of either taking the horse in his stall nearest to the door or taking none at all." Read More ›
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New (Bogus) Line of Attack on Louisiana Science Education Act

"Researchers at MIT have found evidence confirming what many educators and science advocates have feared." Oh, really? Read More ›
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Dear Economist — Humans Are Not Just Another Animal

Of course we are animals in the strictly biological sense, as are clams, flies, and bacteria. But not in the moral sense. Read More ›
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Listen: “You Really Shouldn’t Be Presenting Intelligent Design in Public Schools”

So says Center for Science & Culture Associate Director John West in reply to an educator’s question. Read More ›
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James Damore and Evolutionary Storytelling

The Google diversity memo story is rich in ironies. Read More ›

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