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Theology in Biology Class: Vestigial Structures as Evidence for Evolution

I was recently reading over the Louisiana science standards, adopted this past March. Read More ›
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“Great” Minds Think Universe Is a Computer Program

The Matrix, the first episode, was a fun movie. But as a description for reality? Please. Read More ›
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Plant Spiral Designs Still Unexplained

Even down to the level of molecules and genes, there doesn’t seem to be any physical reason for plants to grow “Golden Ratio” patterns. Read More ›

Spot the Problems in This Story

On an alien planet, as astronaut discovers cars that conceive, gestate, and give birth to smaller cars. Read More ›
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Reaching the “Limits” of Material Explanations — Can It Be Done?

"Science is a game with one defining rule," writes UCLA biochemist Richard E. Dickerson. Read More ›
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Cool Insect Tricks — Think Before You Swat

The whole earth relies on the abilities of insects, and they are well equipped for the beneficial functions they perform. Read More ›
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The Challenge to Evolution from Abortion

The whole point of “fitness,” in an evolutionary context, is reproduction. One has higher “fitness” if one can have more offspring. Read More ›

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