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Cinderella
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Cinderella Story? Transposons Gain New Respect

Junk DNA has been getting redress for decades of ignominy. Now, retrotransposons and transposable elements may be next in line for a better reputation. Read More ›
Orion Constellation
Photo: Orion Constellation, by NASA/JPL-Caltech.

Michael Denton on Fine-Tuning: Wheels Within Wheels

When it comes to evidence of fine-tuning in the universe, the more you look, the more you find. Read More ›
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Dallas Conference on Science and Faith: Registration Open Now!

How has Christianity contributed to the rise of modern science? What do the latest scientific discoveries tell us about the existence of God? Read More ›
ATP Synthase
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Can New Proteins Evolve?

What enables a long chain of linked amino acids to perform highly specific molecular functions with machine-like precision? Read More ›
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In Mainstream Journal, ID Theorists Explore “Waiting Times” for Coordinated Mutations

The paper is authored by three key scientists in the intelligent design (ID) research program: Ola Hössjer, Günter Bechly, Ann Gauger. Read More ›
Michael Egnor
Photo: Michael Egnor at the inauguration of the Walter Bradley Center for Natural & Artificial Intelligence, by Nathan Jacobson.

Why Neurosurgeon Michael Egnor Stopped Being a Materialist Atheist

"It seemed to me that there had to be a conductor to this orchestra. But being an atheist, I didn’t think that was possible." Read More ›
Zinc
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Do Proteins Lack Metals, Reflecting Poor Design?

According to Erika DeBenedictis, “one of the big limitations of biology are the basic building blocks themselves.” Read More ›
Mars Perseverance Rover
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NASA Is Overselling Its Mars Perseverance Mission

Synthetic organic chemist James Tour, of Rice University, has shown the folly of NASA scientists and others in a number of videos. Read More ›
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A Mousetrap for Blind Evolution, and Larry Moran

Michael Behe also discusses recent research confirming Dollo’s Law, and why that’s bad news for Darwinism. Read More ›
DNA
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A Beautifully Illustrated Open Access Review Article on DNA Topoisomerases

Crick and Watson realized, very early on, that the winding double helix of DNA would cause all kinds of nasty tangles. Read More ›

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