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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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Materialism Is Sounding Super Tired Lately

This sort of cross between a fairy tale and pop psychology helps pop science readers pass the time while listening to the latest announcement of a flight delay. 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 Near-Death Experiences Are Being Treated More Seriously Now

"The reason they came to get so much attention today was actually modern medical practice." Read More ›
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The gaseous state of matter is essential in understanding the behavior of elements at various temperatures
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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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Hey Smithsonian, Make Humans Exceptional Again

Denying human exceptionalism is intended to make human visitors to the museum feel animal-like and without special dignity. Read More ›
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A Glimpse into a Scientist's Mind Through Chalk Drawings
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Why Scientists Lie

One thing that will really help the discussion, going forward, is to quit blaming the public for not trusting science. Read More ›

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