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Luskin: The State of the Intelligent Design Debate

Terrell Clemmons asked, "Where have you seen the ID movement make strides?" This is some of the material that I wish someone would share with Elon Musk. Read More ›
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Third Way Evolution and the Extended Evolutionary Synthesis

Things were peachy until the late 20th/early 21st century, when some biologists began to acknowledge that neo-Darwinism had a glaring explanatory deficit. Read More ›
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When Engineering Meets Biology: More From Our Scientist Roundtable

When biologists use principles of engineering to study living systems, they can gain a richer, deeper understanding of how and why life works. Read More ›
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Does Elon Musk Believe in God?

It’s the season of the unexpected convert, isn't it? Musk has more than enough smarts to evaluate that evidence for himself, once he has got it in front of him. Read More ›
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Scientist Roundtable: Examples of Intelligent Design in the Human Body

There are also rigorous scientific methods to help us identify the hallmarks of design. Read More ›
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Three Animal Magnetic Compass Mechanisms, All by Design

It appears likely that different animals are designed to detect the geomagnetic field using different mechanisms. Read More ›
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Thus Saith the Science: C. S. Lewis on the Dangers of Scientism

Progress is an appealing idea, but what happens when we do not all desire the same things? Read More ›
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Tiled Beauty: Functional Aesthetics in Biology

Tessellated patterns are surprisingly prevalent in biology. Are these forms necessary for function, or mere consequences of natural laws?  Read More ›
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At Dover, the Comical Egotism of Judge Jones Had Serious Consequences

The intrusion of ego in judicial proceedings, as in science and medicine, is not just inappropriate but a professional betrayal.  Read More ›
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For Christmas, Share the Evidence of Nature’s Intelligent Design

There’s still time to do your Christmas shopping early! Better still, if you shop for our books now, you’ll enjoy a 40 percent discount. Read More ›

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