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In a Universe of Non-Living Matter, Communication Sets Us Apart

Communication is found across all life forms, from the signals sent by trees through fungal networks to the deep conversations we can have with each other. Read More ›
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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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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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Big Announcement: Evolution News Is Now Science and Culture Today

Don’t worry, under editor David Klinghoffer, the content will remain the same. But the new name more accurately reflects an “evolution.” 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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“Rewriting Code of Life” Sounds a Lot Like Intelligent Design

Modifying the genetic code is easy. Right? It would have to be, under an evolutionary understanding. Read More ›
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Intelligent Design and the Problem of Evil

The presence of evil and suffering calls for justification. But which scientific view of life is better placed to help us address these issues? Read More ›
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Is Intelligent Design Gaining the Upper Hand?

The underlying dynamic here is one of fear — fear of being associated with a movement one cannot easily dispel through evidence and argument. Read More ›

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