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Evolving Metamorphosis: A Hopeless Task

Your job is to explain insect metamorphosis in evolutionary terms. What will you say? We can learn from the example of two geneticists who basically said the process is "evolutionarily conserved" -- that is, not evolved! Read More ›
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Digital seamless mathematical formulas. Abstract digital futuristic background with math, physics symbols and mesh network grid. 3D illustration in 4K science concept
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How Do We Know Intelligent Design Is a Scientific “Theory”?

Let's take the definition of "theory" given by ID's most eminent scientific critics, and if ID meets that definition then there's a good bet ID may properly be considered a scientific theory. Read More ›
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Blood vessels. Circulatory system. Veins and arteries. Generative AI.
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Fact-Checking Wikipedia on Common Descent: The Evidence from Comparative Anatomy

The argument from evolutionary developmental biology and embryonic development is probably one of the stronger for common descent. But I'm not convinced. Read More ›

The Caterpillars Who Came to Dinner (and Lunch and Breakfast): An Interview with Lad Allen, Director of Metamorphosis

"Joni shed a tear as 'Billy' flew away. I have to admit that I got a little misty-eyed. I never imagined I could become emotionally attached to an insect." Read More ›

California Science Center (You Remember Them) Gets Space Shuttle Endeavor

That's the CSC which had to shell out $110,000 to settle a viewpoint-discrimination lawsuit over the Center's canceling a screening of Darwin's Dilemma. Read More ›

Corticosteroid Receptors in Vertebrates: Luck or Design?

Based on new research by Joseph Thornton and Sean Carroll and colleagues, it increasingly appears that either we are very lucky or we are intelligently designed. Read More ›

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