Cambrian Animals? Just Add Oxygen

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August 1, 2013

Evolution, Intelligent Design

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In Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a new paper that, frankly, we're not sure passes the laugh test. Read More ›

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Date
July 31, 2013

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Evolution
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, __k-review, Cambrian News, Colleagues' Responses, Response to Criticism, science}

Darwinian Magic: Another Question-Begging Darwinian Explanation of the Cambrian Explosion

_{Science and Culture
July 31, 2013

Evolution

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The Cambrian animals exploded onto the scene because evolution works fast sometimes. What, you've got a problem with that? Read More ›

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Date
July 26, 2013

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Intelligent Design
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, __k-review, Cambrian News, Colleagues' Responses, nature, Response to Criticism}

Instant Body Plans: The Case of Jellyfish

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July 26, 2013

Intelligent Design

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Jellyfish (phylum Cnidaria, including jellyfish, corals and sea anemones) may look like the "simplest" of animal phyla after sponges. Read More ›

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Author
Casey Luskin

Date
July 16, 2013

Categories
Evolution
Intelligent Design
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, __k-review, Cambrian Explosion, Cambrian News, Colleagues' Responses, Darwin's Doubt, Nick Matzke, Response to Criticism}

How "Sudden" Was the Cambrian Explosion? Nick Matzke Misreads Stephen Meyer and the Paleontological Literature; New Yorker Recycles Misrepresentation

_{Casey Luskin
July 16, 2013

Evolution, Intelligent Design

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Ironically, the rarity of genes and proteins in sequence space means that even thirty million years is not nearly enough time for the neo-Darwinian mechanism to generate a new gene or protein, much less a new animal form. Read More ›

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Casey Luskin

Date
June 26, 2013

Categories
Evolution
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, __k-review, Cambrian Explosion, Cambrian News, Colleagues' Responses, Darwin's Doubt, Response to Criticism, science}

Erwin and Valentine’s The Cambrian Explosion Affirms Major Points in Darwin’s Doubt: The Cambrian Enigma Is “Unresolved”

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June 26, 2013

Evolution

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A while back at Jerry Coyne's blog, Why Evolution Is True, contributor Greg Mayer wrote a post encouraging readers to buy a new 2013 book about the Cambrian explosion. Read More ›

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Author
Casey Luskin

Date
June 20, 2013

Categories
Evolution
Intelligent Design
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, __k-review, Cambrian News, Colleagues' Responses, Darwin's Doubt, Response to Criticism}

As Darwin’s Doubt Is Released, Science Journals Confirm the Reality and “Mystery” of the Cambrian Explosion

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June 20, 2013

Evolution, Intelligent Design

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"Evolutionary change isn't supposed to happen so abruptly, at least not according to Charles Darwin." Read More ›

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Date
October 19, 2012

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Evolution
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, __k-review, Cambrian News, Colleagues' Responses, Darwin's Dilemma}

Cambrian Explosion: It’s Just Physics

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October 19, 2012

Evolution

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Lava produces cavities, and a sponge or Swiss cheese produces cavities, but that doesn't imply they have any "physico-genetic" relationship. Read More ›