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“Poor Design”? Actually, the Human Body Is Amazing; Here’s Why

If someone suggests that a coherent, interdependent system of systems arose by chance, they’ll need to back that up with a detailed engineering analysis. Read More ›
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Miracle of Man: Fine-Tuning for Blood and Breath

“Denton provides a scientific underpinning for a theistic humanism far beyond the nihilistic implications of so-called secular humanism,” writes Günter Bechly. Read More ›
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At the Smithsonian, the Nation’s Museum, It’s All Darwin, All the Time

At the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, Charles Darwin dominates almost every exhibit.  Read More ›
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“Designed for [a] Purpose” — Heme Production Defeats Evolution

Hemoglobin is well known as the molecule that transfers oxygen in blood, but its precursor, heme, is lesser known. Read More ›
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Are Human Brain Transplants Even Possible?

I believe the intelligent design perspective may offer insight into the peculiar inability of central nervous system tissue to regenerate. Read More ›
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Doctor’s Diary: Till Death Do Us Part

When I was in charge of the Emergency Room at Los Angeles County Hospital, I saw many instances of near-death trauma, yet there was little complaint about pain. Read More ›
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Doctor’s Diary: Our Remarkable Healing Processes and the Coronavirus Infection

There are several ways to fight this pandemic besides social isolation, wearing masks, and proper hand-washing. Read More ›
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China Credibly Accused of Organ-Harvesting Atrocity

A report presents shocking evidence of horrific human-rights abuses, including from witness testimony, analyses of public records, and reviewing of scholarly reports. Read More ›
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Philosophical-ish Objections to Intelligent Design: A Response to Paul Draper

Recently I was asked by several people whether I had ever responded to an old review of my book Darwin’s Black Box. Read More ›

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